402-2000-00L  Scientific Works in Physics

SemesterSpring Semester 2015
LecturersD. Würtz
Periodicityevery semester recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentTarget audience:
Master students who cannot document to have received an adequate training in working scientifically.

Mandatory for all Master students with matriculation in the autumn semester 2014 or later.
Optional for Master students with matriculation until or before the spring semester 2014.

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AbstractLiterature Review: ETH-Library, Journals in Physics, Google Scholar; Thesis Structure: The IMRAD Model; Document Processing: LaTeX and BibTeX, Mathematical Writing, AVETH Survival Guide; ETH Guidelines for Integrity; Authorship Guidelines; ETH Citation Etiquettes; Declaration of Originality.
ObjectiveBasic standards for scientific works in physics: How to write a Master Thesis. What to know about research integrity.