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Checklist and Recommendations for a Successful MAP Deadlines: •

Project report (“2.250-3.000 Wörter (ohne Materialanhang)”) is due by 31.03.2019 via Moodle, but may be submitted earlier.

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You will have to conduct your own literature and data analysis.

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May be written in English or German, and will be assessed equally, with no preference given to either language.

Clear introduction: •

Why is this topic important? => relevance

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What do I want to do? => Clear problem and research question (First…second… third)

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What is the structure of the report? => Structure of content

Background: •

Who did already research on this topic?

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Is there reason for discussion because of different point of views by authors/ in the research topic?

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What is currently understood, what is still missing? (State of research)

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An analysis of scientific/professional research literature is needed

Theoretical / Conceptual Framework: •

Explain the theoretical framework you are going to use

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Explain how the research question(s) will be operationalized accordingly

Methods: •

What methodologies were used to collect the data?

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What were difficulties?

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What method did I use to evaluate/ analyse the data (Are there any established techniques or practices (please cite sources)?

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Check the reliability and authenticity of data (please also critically reflect on your own situation as researcher)

Results: •

Present your findings; use figures, tables, images, maps, charts, etc. Be creative!

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Answer your research question with the help of your findings

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Present your findings, but also discuss and interpret them!

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Connect your findings critically with the current state of research

Conclusion: •

Once again clearly and briefly sum up your thesis and answer to your research question.

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Relevance to “the big picture”?

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Further research needs? Outlook?

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Do not introduce any new ideas here! The conclusion only summarises your findings and their importance.

Multimedia Content •

The appropriate and adept use of multimedia (e.g., maps, online content, video/audio, interviews, photography, etc.) will be considered a significant contribution to the final product, and your MAP will be assessed with consideration for these materials in lieu of elements appearing in the written report.

Important: •

All parts of the report are related to the research question

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The state of research is the framework for your empirical analysis.

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Therefore, your empirical findings have to draw from and connect to the state of research.

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Provide a references list, with all sources correctly and consistently cited in a format of your choice (APA 6th, for example).

Pay attention to: •

Am I aware of what I am talking about? (i.e. foreign, unknown words; Can I respond to questions related to the topic?)

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Did anyone else countercheck the report? (i.e. comprehension, repetitions, spelling and standard usage?)

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Do I have proof for everything without relying on non-scientific sources (Wikipedia etc.)?

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Do I correctly cite all my sources throughout the report?

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Did I stick to the guideline for project reports (if requested)?

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Is this my own body of work including my thoughts or am I just using already existent research without adding any discussions, proofs or further information?

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Does my paper have the requested length/extent?

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Did I meet the deadline?...