Organization and project management
Learning objectives
At the end of this chapter you should have learned the following:
- You can set up a research process and divide it into sub-steps.
- You understand the concept of phases and can apply it.
- You know the basics of time management and can use them to
establish your ideal work process.
Writing scientific papers or theses are tasks that require planning, organizing,
and managing skills. When studying, a master's thesis is
in general the largest project. Associated with this task are complex
sub-steps such as data collection, reviews, evaluations, and a major expenditure
of resources (time, for instance). It is therefore key to have
good coordination and time management skills. The steps mentioned above
are mainly intended for larger projects such as a master's thesis.
However, this layout is also suited for bachelor's theses or term papers
that require less time and possibly fewer steps. Courses and tutorials
should therefore be seen as means of preparation for larger projects to follow.