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Study Course Description

Semester Paper II

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
JF_526
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
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts

Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv

About Study Course

Objective

The purpose of the paper development is to create an understanding of research paper development: the application of theoretical knowledge, academic skills and abilities. The development of the study work is advised by the lecturer of the relevant study course who has a master's degree. Tasks: to systematize, strengthen and expand the student's theoretical knowledge and the ability to apply it in solving practical tasks; promote the learning of the skills of written scientific work and the methodology of researching the specific topic (problem) (selection of sources and literature, analysis, critical evaluation, material synthesis, etc.); promote independent work and focus on self-education; help develop skills in the popularization of legal sciences (presenting in front of an audience, arguing and logically defending and justifying one's opinion both orally and in writing, etc.).

Preliminary Knowledge

Acquired study course: Methodology of scientific research work.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Strengthen and expand the student's theoretical knowledge in administrative law and the ability to apply it in solving practical tasks; promote the learning of the skills of written scientific work and the methodology of researching the specific topic (problem) (selection of sources and literature, analysis, critical evaluation, material synthesis, etc.); promote independent work and focus on self-education; help develop skills in the popularization of legal sciences (presenting in front of an audience, arguing and logically defending and justifying one's opinion both orally and in writing, etc.).

Skills

1.The successful defense of the study work indicates the student's ability to work with legal and other sources, develop a content index (plan), determine the scope of the study, analyze the opinions of other researchers, draw conclusions and express proposals, according to the specifics of the chosen topic. To develop the ability to analyze and compare the obtained information, while expressing one's thoughts about the performed analytical work. Students will be able to formulate thoughts and create precise legal formulations.

Competences

1.The successful defense of the study work indicates the student's ability to work with legal and other sources, develop a content index (plan), determine the scope of the study, analyze the opinions of other researchers, draw conclusions and express proposals, according to the specifics of the chosen topic.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

-
-
Conducting scientific research (including consultations with the scientific leader): information collection, analysis, processing, design of the research result. Advocacy.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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10 points

The study work is defended if: - it successfully passes the academic integrity test; - the scientific supervisor has submitted a positive assessment (supervisor's review); - the work has been successfully defended in the commission established by the faculty.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
1

Topics

Selection and coordination of the scientific supervisor of the study work at the faculty.
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
1

Topics

Selection of the study topic and coordination with the scientific supervisor.
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
1

Topics

Development of the study work plan and coordination with the scientific supervisor.
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
1

Topics

Completing and submitting the study work application form to the faculty.
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
1

Topics

Submission of study work for academic integrity check at the faculty.
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
1

Topics

Submission of study work for defense at the faculty.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Defense of study work.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
2 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Semester paper)
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
1

Topics

Selection and coordination of the scientific supervisor of the study work at the faculty.
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
1

Topics

Selection of the study topic and coordination with the scientific supervisor.
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
1

Topics

Development of the study work plan and coordination with the scientific supervisor.
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
1

Topics

Completing and submitting the study work application form to the faculty.
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
1

Topics

Submission of study work for academic integrity check at the faculty.
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
1

Topics

Submission of study work for defense at the faculty.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Defense of study work.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
2 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Semester paper)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Atbilstoši Studiju darba izvēlētā temata specifikai, ievērojot Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Juridiskāks fakultātes Pētnieciskā darba izstrādāšanas, noformēšanas un aizstāvēšanas metodiskus noteikumus un Studiju darba zinātniskā vadītāja norādes.