Introduktion till forskningsprocessen

FAK 3144 Introduktion till forskningsprocessen/ Introduction to the research process

Introduction to scholarship, research tools and academic cultures

The course is given to newly admitted PhD students and is one of the mandatory courses of the graduate program at the Division of History of Science, Technology and Environment

Purpose of the course

The purpose of the course is to give an introduction to PhD studies in History of Science, Technology and Environment with an outlook to the wider humanities and social sciences and a basic knowledge of modern university systems and their history.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course students should have attained basic knowledge and skills in:

• Searching of literature and source material.
• Formulating relevant and fruitful research questions.
• Writing PM (research plan) for a PhD project, or completing a research task directly related to your thesis.
• Writing and organizing sources and footnotes.
• Critically review, evaluate and give feedback.
• The publishing process.
• Be able to critically reflect on role of PhD studies and academia in a broader context, including its ethical dimensions.

The student should also be familiar with the history of science, technology and environment and nearby academic disciplines, know what is required of a doctoral thesis, have obtained reflexive understanding of doctoral studies, academic research and the university as an institution, and comprehend the formal administrative structure and regulations of KTH of relevance for PhD education.