Target group: Doctoral candidates in all phases of their PhD. Especially relevant for candidates in the social sciences.

Learning objectives: 

• Understand conceptualization & theorization 

• Explore types of conceptual contributions 

• Learn critical thinking skills for conceptual work 

• Analyze the theory-development process 

• Appreciate the role of conceptualization & theorization across disciplines 

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Content:

• This session will provide an overview of conceptualization and theorization, explaining their definitions and key differences. 

• It will outline types of conceptual contributions and the critical thinking skills necessary for each. 

• It will discuss the elements of a theory, the theory-development process, and why conceptualization and theorization are important not only for academia. 

Date: 13. May 2025   12:30-13:30

You will receive the link after your registration

Venue Workshop: digital via zoom

Lecturer:

Methods/ Technics:

30 min presentation and 30 minutes debate. Materials will be shared after the session 

Please bring with you: 

Be ready to share your own experience (regardless at which stage of your PhD you are) 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info(at)promotionsverband-bw.de.

Yours sincerely

Ihr Promotionsverband der Hochschulen für angewandte Wissenschaften Baden-Württemberg