Facharbeit schreiben? So klappt's!

Summary

The video script provides a comprehensive guide on crafting a 'Facharbeit' or academic paper, emphasizing the importance of selecting an engaging topic, conducting thorough research, and organizing information effectively. It outlines steps from initial brainstorming and structuring to writing the paper, including tips on citations, formatting, and creating a compelling introduction and conclusion. The script also advises on integrating images, preparing a bibliography, and finalizing the work with a cover page and table of contents, aiming for a well-structured and well-researched academic piece.

Takeaways

• 🔍 Start with a topic search for your academic paper, ensuring it's something you're interested in to make the process easier.
• 📚 Gather information on your topic without structure initially, collecting a broad range of sources and noting where you found them.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Conduct a thorough preliminary research that extends over days or even weeks, revisiting and refining your collected information.
• 📚 Utilize various sources beyond the internet, such as books and libraries, which can provide valuable information.
• 🤔 Once you're familiar with the topic, begin structuring your paper by breaking down the main points and considering their order and relation to each other.
• 📝 Create a detailed outline for your paper, which may include an introduction, main body with organized points, and a conclusion with a summary and personal opinion.
• 📑 Present your outline to your teacher for approval or feedback, ensuring it aligns with their expectations.
• ✍️ Begin writing your paper, adhering to the outline but allowing flexibility for adjustments as needed during the writing process.
• 🖥️ If writing on a computer, choose a neutral and legible font like Arial or Times New Roman, with a font size of 11 or 12 and a larger than usual line spacing.
• 🖼️ Consider incorporating images into your paper, ensuring they are relevant and include captions for clarity, and discuss with your teacher about their placement.
• 📝 At the end of your paper, include a separate section for all your sources, categorized by type, with complete citations.
• 🏷️ For web sources, include the full URL and the date you accessed the content; for books, include the title, author, publication year, and edition if applicable.
• 📋 Finally, prepare a cover page with your name, school, teacher's name, class, subject, topic, and completion date, and create a table of contents indicating the page numbers for each section.

Q & A

What does the term 'Facharbeit' refer to in the context of the script?

In the script, 'Facharbeit' refers to a written academic paper or project on a specific topic, which can be called by various names such as 'GFS GLL', 'schriftliches Referat', or 'Hausarbeit'.

What is the first step in creating a Facharbeit according to the script?

The first step in creating a Facharbeit is to search for a topic. If the teacher does not insist on a specific topic, students should choose one that interests them to make the process easier.

How long should the initial research and information gathering phase last for a Facharbeit?

The initial research and information gathering phase should not be just a few hours but can extend over several days or even weeks, with periodic reviews and additions.

What sources should be considered when researching for a Facharbeit?

Besides the internet, books are still considered valuable information sources. Most libraries offer an affordable or even free lending service for students.

How should one approach the organization of information when preparing a Facharbeit?

One should sort the collected information into categories such as basics, sub-points, and additional knowledge that may not be essential to mention explicitly but is worth knowing.

What is the purpose of dividing the main topic into smaller points or sub-points?

Dividing the main topic into smaller points or sub-points helps in organizing the content, determining the order of discussion, and ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject.

What is the role of a table of contents in a Facharbeit?

A table of contents in a Facharbeit outlines the structure of the paper, indicating the page numbers for each section, making it easier for readers to navigate through the document.

What are the considerations for including images in a Facharbeit?

Images should be relevant and inserted at appropriate places in the text. It is important to consult with the teacher about whether images can be embedded in the text or should be included as an appendix. All images must be numbered and have captions for proper attribution.

How should citations and references be handled in a Facharbeit?

At the end of the Facharbeit, one or more separate pages should be added for all source citations, sorted by type. For web pages, the full link and the date when the content was found must be provided. For books, the title, author, publication year, and edition (if applicable) should be included.

What are the formatting requirements for a Facharbeit?

The Facharbeit should use a neutral and legible font such as Arial or Times New Roman, with a font size of 11 or 12 and a larger than usual line spacing of 3 cm on the right.

What should be included on the cover page of a Facharbeit?

The cover page should include the student's name, the name of the school, the teacher's name, class, subject, topic, and the date of completion of the Facharbeit.

What is the speaker's personal opinion about presenting in front of the class?

The speaker mentions that they hated having to stand in front of the class, implying a preference for submitting written work instead.