Presentation and term paper: structure and procedure

In short: A term paper or presentation follows a clear structure: introduction, main part, conclusion. Good work answers a concrete question and supports its statements with sources.

In more detail: A research question gives the work direction and prevents mere compiling.

In detail

• Narrow the topic: Sharpen topics that are too broad into one question.
• Research: Books, specialist articles, reputable websites (medienkompetenz-und-fake-news-quellen-prüfen).
• Outline: First a rough outline, refine later.
• Introduction: Topic, research question and approach.
• Main part: Develop arguments comprehensibly, cite evidence.
• Conclusion: Result, answer to the question, outlook.
• Citing: Mark others’ thoughts, bibliography (quellen-richtig-angeben-zitieren-und-plagiate-vermeiden).
• Revising: Spelling, style, formalities; plan time for proofreading (prokrastination-verstehen-und-ueberwinden).