Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Methodology of Scientific Research Work
Course Code
JF_491
Branch of Science
Law
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Civil and Military Defense; Juridical Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kitija Kalsnava
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with an understanding of the issues of scientific research methodology, scientific research methods as a basis for conducting study work, the course of the research process and its organization, as well as the basic principles of developing, designing and defending study work.
Preliminary Knowledge
Information literacy (Ability to find, select, evaluate, manage and use information necessary for conducting scientific research work).
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students understand the specifics of applied research (practical application of research to problem solving) and the methodology of research work (problem, topicality, purpose, object, subject, tasks, questions) in the field of police work; are familiar with quantitative and qualitative data collection methods (statistical data analysis, document analysis, case law research, case studies).
Skills
1.Able to independently identify and define a research problem in the field of law enforcement; select, classify and critically evaluate professional information from police databases and public registers; choose and reasonably apply data collection tools; logically structure and academically correctly design a research paper.
Competences
1.Able to independently select data, analyse and interpret norms, strictly adhering to research ethics; able to integrate research findings into the daily work of the police and to offer substantiated proposals for improving regulations or work organisation; able to present and argue the results obtained in research.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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To be able to take the exam (can be corrected 3 times) = application for research work, including: -Formulation of the subject; -Content sections; -Description of the problem; -Justification of topicality |
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Examination
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1.
Defence of the study methodology |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Detailed job description available in e-studies. Students develop the methodology of the research paper in small groups, jointly presenting:
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topic 1. Science. Research and study. Research design
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Topic 1. Science. Research and study. Research design
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Topic 2. Research stages. Research design. Research ethics.
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Topic 2. Research stages. Research design. Research ethics.
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Topic 3. The research problem - the basis of the research.
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Topic 3. The research problem - the basis of the research.
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Topic 3. The research problem - the basis of the research.
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Topic 3. The research problem - the basis of the research.
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Topic 4. Selection of information. Scientifically reliable sources.
Topic 5. Topic and topic. Formulation of the topic.
Topic 6. Research direction or research plan
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Topics
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Topic 7. Introduction or research methodology.
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Topic 7. Introduction or research methodology.
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Topic 8. Scientific writing style. Development of chapters in research. Conclusion - the results of the study.
Topic 9. Presentation of research results
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Topic 8. Scientific writing style. Development of chapters in research. Conclusion - the results of the study.
Topic 9. Presentation of research results
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Topic 8. Scientific writing style. Development of chapters in research. Conclusion - the results of the study.
Topic 9. Presentation of research results
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Topic 8. Scientific writing style. Development of chapters in research. Conclusion - the results of the study.
Topic 9. Presentation of research results
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Topic 8. Scientific writing style. Development of chapters in research. Conclusion - the results of the study.
Topic 9. Presentation of research results
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topic 1. Science. Research and study. Research design
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topic 2. Research stages. Research design. Research ethics.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Topic 3. The research problem - the basis of the research.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Topic 4. Selection of information. Scientifically reliable sources.
Topic 5. Topic and topic. Formulation of the topic.
Topic 6. Research direction or research plan
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topic 7. Introduction or research methodology.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Topic 8. Scientific writing style. Development of chapters in research. Conclusion - the results of the study.
Topic 9. Presentation of research results
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mārtinsone, K., Pipere, A., Kamerāde, D. Pētniecība. Teorija un prakse. Rīga: RaKa, 2016. 546 lpp.
2.
Kristapsone, S. Zinātniskā pētniecība studiju procesā. Rīga: Biznesa augstskola Turība, 2014. 352 lpp.
3.
Pētnieciskā darba izstrādes, noformēšanas un aizstāvēšanas metodiskie noteikumi. Rīga: RSU JF Dome, 2021. gada 17. jūnija sēde, Protokols Nr. 8-3-1/13/2021
Additional Reading
1.
Eko, U. Kā uzrakstīt diplomdarbu. Rīga: Jāņa Rozes apgāds, 2006. 319 lpp.
2.
Mārtinsone, K. Ievads pētniecībā: stratēģijas, dizaini, metodes. Rīga: RaKA, 2011. 284 lpp.