Towards the end of your doctoral study many questions arise, which are discussed in this module. The course addresses the many factors affecting the effective structuring of the final phase of your doctorate, and focusses on proven methods that will form the framework of clear future perspectives for the period after the successful dissertation.
Content
- basic concepts of logic and argumentation theory
- deductive vs. inductive reasoning
- the logical structure of scientific texts and talks
- common types of fallacies
- tips and exercises for oral argumentation
Objective
- learn to quickly identify strengths and weaknesses of arguments
- learn to build valid and sound arguments
- learn to break-down arguments into their logical structure
- train analytical thinking
Methods
The methods are interactive throughout. The course includes extensive exercises that help the participants to apply the contents to their individual research projects.
Participation on both days is mandatory. Additionally, a 30–60 minute one-on-one session with the trainer can be arranged individually afterwards.
Please take 2–3 minutes to answer two questions in advance about your expectations of this workshop. Your feedback will help us tailor our offers even more closely to your needs.
Sprache: Englisch
Formats des Workshops: Digital
Maximale Teilnehmendenzahl: 16
Arbeitseinheiten: 6
Zielgruppe: Abschlussphase der Promotion
Fachrichtung: Humanities, Social Sciences, Law and Economics / Geistes-, Sozial-, Rechts- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften Nature and Life Sciences / Natur- und Lebenswissenschaften
Buchungsberechtigte Personen: Promovierende
Teilnahmeberechtigt: Berlin University Alliance (BUA)
Frist für Ausbuchung: Mi., 21.10.2026 - 23:59
Buchungsstatus: Workshop buchbar
Zeit & Ort
26.10.2026 - 27.10.2026
online
