Every beginning is difficult. The study of educational science is no exception. Michael Obermaier provides guidance for aspiring educators. His book, tailored to be practical and life-oriented, informs first-year students about what educational science entails, the nature of scientific work, how to conduct analog and digital literature research, what to pay attention to in presentations, how to succeed in exams, how to write seminar papers, and how to optimize reading techniques. All of this is specifically designed for educational science programs.