Good Scientific Practice in Studies

The study program should give you all the information regarding good scientific practice and thus the "craft" of the respective discipline. Knowledge and skills for good research are practiced over the entire course of study and explicitly taught, for example, in introductory courses or special seminars and tutorials. Additionally, it's important for students of all disciplines to get skills in literature research, in processing and writing texts, and - in advanced studies - in publishing texts. KIT encourages you to look beyond your own subject area to gain new perspectives on your work.

The following KIT facilities can help you to build up and expand your knowledge and skills in scientific work:

• The KIT Library offers a comprehensive range of e-learning courses on research, writing and text competence, and scientific publishing. In addition, it offers an introduction to the topic of "Good Scientific Practice" with the ILIAS online course and information on working with literature management programs.
  
• The House of Competence (HoC) on HoCampus offers interdisciplinary teaching and consulting services. In addition, LernLABOR; MethodenLABOR, PerspektivenLABOR and SchreibLABOR impart scientifically sound knowledge to students of all disciplines. ECTS credits can be earned in HoC courses. The HoC-Desk offers information & services on the HoC's teaching and advisory services.
• The KIT Academy for Responsible Research, Teaching, an Innovation (ARRTI) also offers information for students - especially in the field of research ethics.
• The Center for Applied Cultural Studies and Studium Generale (ZAK) provides an interdisciplinary supplement to the specialized studies in its courses. There are also opportunities to acquire key qualifications.

On the KIT website you can find a comprehensive list of Advice and Help in Studies.

If you have any questions or comments about teaching good scientific practice in your course of study, the Dean of Studies or your student councils are the right people to contact.