Prototyp Englisch
🔗 Resources & Downloads
📍 Current Stage in the Research Cycle
You are currently at this step: Research Question. Next up: [Next Step].
🎯 Objective of this Step
You have already delved deeper into a specific topic, familiarized yourself with the relevant literature, and identified one or more research gaps. Your goal now is to formulate a research question that aims to close one of these gaps.
⚠️ Warning: Typical Pitfalls
- [Mistake 1]: [Short explanation on how to avoid it]
- [Mistake 2]: [Short explanation on how to avoid it]
🤖 Work Smarter with AI
- Great for: [e.g., structuring, brainstorming ideas]
- Be cautious with: [e.g., hallucinations, fake citations]
- Prompting Tip:
[Example prompt for students]
🏁 Ready to go? Your Progress Check
You should only proceed to the next stage once you can check off the following boxes:
**[Mental Verification]** * ☐ I have read at least 5 relevant sources regarding my topic. * ☐ My research question can be formulated clearly in a single sentence. * ☐ The research question aims to either test an existing theory or generate a new one. * ☐ The research question is falsifiable (it can be proven wrong). * ☐ My supervisor/professor has approved this intermediate result.
📥 Materials & Deep Dive
🎓 For Students
[Insert further explanations, video snippets, in-depth articles, or practical examples here.]
📖 For Lecturers (Didactics & OER)
Visible only to teaching staff for use in courses and seminars.
[Slide decks, classroom exercises, discussion questions for seminars.]
📞 Support & Individual Consultation
Stuck and need help? Find the right experts at HfWU here:
🏫 ZSK Writing Consultation
* **Services:** Assistance with writer's block, structure, and maintaining a coherent argument.
* **Contact:** Book a consultation here →
📚 University Library
* **Services:** Support with literature databases, systematic searching, and interlibrary loan.
* **Contact:** Opening hours & training courses →