Theoretical and Methodological Background of Writing a Master's Thesis

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Individual work	-	-
Conduct the search, selection and analysis of the literature, which is appropriate for the study subject, and develop their study draft, including the substantiation of the study, the bibliography and detailed description of study methodology; evaluate the possible risks of the planned study; characterise the ethical aspects of the study; and present the project. Completed study course evaluation questionnaire.

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Examination	-	-
Semester test (pass/fail) at the end of the 3rd semester (1st semester of this study course). Development of research project and its presentation. Pass/fail, consisting of the following criteria: 1) Project presentation in 7 minutes according to the structure laid down below; discussion, 2) Visual and verbal aspect of the presentation, 3) Written version of the project, printed out and approved with signature by the supervisor of the project. Structure of the project to be handed in in written and to be presented: 1. Title page 2. Structure of the presentation 3. Topicality and problem 4. Goal and tasks 5. Research question(s)/hypotheses 6. Outline of the theoretical part of the thesis: definitions of the central concepts 7. Method: Sample 8. Method: Measurements 9. Method: Procedure 10. Method: Data analysis 11. Prognosticated results 12. Ethical assumptions 13. Risks and threats 14. Timeline 15. Bibliography Oral exam at the end of the 4th semester (2nd semester of this study course). Development of research project and its presentation. Pass/fail, consisting of the following criteria: 1) Project presentation in 7 minutes according to the structure laid down below; discussion, 2) Visual and verbal aspect of the presentation, 3) Written version of the project, printed out and approved with signature by the supervisor of the project. Structure of the project to be handed in in written and to be presented: 1. Title page 2. Structure of the presentation 3. Topicality and problem 4. Goal and tasks 5. Research question(s)/hypotheses 6. Theoretical part of the thesis 7. Method: Sample 8. Method: Measurements 9. Method: Procedure 10. Method: Data analysis 11. Prognosticated results 12. Ethical assumptions 13. Risks and threats 14. Bibliography According to RSU Study Regulations I 3.9. point, class attendance is mandatory and is recorded.

Regulation on Writing a Master's Thesis of Rīga Stradiņš University. Stages of the Master's Thesis development. Selection of the subject and collaboration with the supervisor. Legal aspects of the Master's Thesis development. Description Annotation: Discussion of the development stages, scope, structure and content of the master's thesis. Current issues related to the choice of the topic and cooperation with the supervisor of the master's thesis. Legal and ethical aspects of master's thesis development.

Regulation on Writing a Master's Thesis of Rīga Stradiņš University. Stages of the Master's Thesis development. Selection of the subject and collaboration with the supervisor. Legal aspects of the Master's Thesis development. Description Annotation: Discussion of the development stages, scope, structure and content of the master's thesis. Current issues related to the choice of the topic and cooperation with the supervisor of the master's thesis. Legal and ethical aspects of master's thesis development.

Formulation of the master's thesis topic according to the chosen design. Research planning. Description Annotation: Current issues related to the research strategy of the master's thesis, the choice of design, and the formulation of the topic. Formulation of the substantiation of the topicality of the chosen research topic, research problems, goal, research questions / hypotheses. Development of a part of the method corresponding to the purpose of the research: tools, participants, procedure, data analysis methods.

Formulation of the master's thesis topic according to the chosen design. Research planning. Description Annotation: Current issues related to the research strategy of the master's thesis, the choice of design, and the formulation of the topic. Formulation of the substantiation of the topicality of the chosen research topic, research problems, goal, research questions / hypotheses. Development of a part of the method corresponding to the purpose of the research: tools, participants, procedure, data analysis methods.

Formulation of the master's thesis topic according to the chosen design. Research planning. Description Annotation: Current issues related to the research strategy of the master's thesis, the choice of design, and the formulation of the topic. Formulation of the substantiation of the topicality of the chosen research topic, research problems, goal, research questions / hypotheses. Development of a part of the method corresponding to the purpose of the research: tools, participants, procedure, data analysis methods.

Formulation of the master's thesis topic according to the chosen design. Research planning. Description Annotation: Current issues related to the research strategy of the master's thesis, the choice of design, and the formulation of the topic. Formulation of the substantiation of the topicality of the chosen research topic, research problems, goal, research questions / hypotheses. Development of a part of the method corresponding to the purpose of the research: tools, participants, procedure, data analysis methods.

Master's thesis development stages planning. Description Annotation: Master's thesis development stages planning, evaluation of potential risks and threats.

Master's thesis development stages planning. Description Annotation: Master's thesis development stages planning, evaluation of potential risks and threats.

Master's thesis development stages planning. Description Annotation: Master's thesis development stages planning, evaluation of potential risks and threats.

Master's thesis development stages planning. Description Annotation: Master's thesis development stages planning, evaluation of potential risks and threats.

Conditions for creating a literature review. Description Annotation: Development of literature review, planning and structuring of the theoretical substantiation of the research, chapters and subchapters of the work content

Conditions for creating a literature review. Description Annotation: Development of literature review, planning and structuring of the theoretical substantiation of the research, chapters and subchapters of the work content

Formulation of the subject of Master's Thesis. Description Annotation: Current issues related to academic writing: text writing, language, structuring. Design of text, references and bibliography, use of automatic reference programs. Scientific communication - reflection of research results. Preparation of theses, oral presentations, poster report, article and communication with the publisher. Authorship. Data visualization methods. Citation indices.

Formulation of the subject of Master's Thesis. Description Annotation: Current issues related to academic writing: text writing, language, structuring. Design of text, references and bibliography, use of automatic reference programs. Scientific communication - reflection of research results. Preparation of theses, oral presentations, poster report, article and communication with the publisher. Authorship. Data visualization methods. Citation indices.

Ethical aspects of research Description Annotation: Ethical and legal aspects of research. Obtaining permits and preparing the necessary formalities for obtaining the permission of the RSU Ethics Committee.

Ethical aspects of research Description Annotation: Ethical and legal aspects of research. Obtaining permits and preparing the necessary formalities for obtaining the permission of the RSU Ethics Committee.

Substantiation of the topicality of the research, formulation of the problem, goal, research question / hypothesis.

Substantiation of the topicality of the research, formulation of the problem, goal, research question / hypothesis.

Development of research method Description Annotation: Development of a research method appropriate to the purpose of the research and the research questions, including research sampling, tools, procedures and data analysis methods.

Development of research method Description Annotation: Development of a research method appropriate to the purpose of the research and the research questions, including research sampling, tools, procedures and data analysis methods.

Data acquisition and data analysis methods Description Annotation: Selection of appropriate data acquisition methods and use of appropriate quantitative, qualitative data analysis methods in accordance with the chosen research goal and research questions.

Data acquisition and data analysis methods Description Annotation: Selection of appropriate data acquisition methods and use of appropriate quantitative, qualitative data analysis methods in accordance with the chosen research goal and research questions.

Data acquisition and data analysis methods Description Annotation: Selection of appropriate data acquisition methods and use of appropriate quantitative, qualitative data analysis methods in accordance with the chosen research goal and research questions.

Data acquisition and data analysis methods Description Annotation: Selection of appropriate data acquisition methods and use of appropriate quantitative, qualitative data analysis methods in accordance with the chosen research goal and research questions.