Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Scientific Research Paper
Course Code
DN_163
Branch of Science
General Psychology; Psychology
ECTS
117.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structure Unit Manager
Dace Bandere
Structural Unit
Department of Doctoral Studies
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, dn@rsu.lv, +371 67409120
About Study Course
Objective
Scientific research provides for the doctoral student’s independent writing of the doctoral thesis under the supervision of the supervisor of doctoral thesis.
Preliminary Knowledge
Groundwork in research.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful course completion, the doctoral student acquires knowledge about writing a doctoral thesis, research strategy and design of the thesis.
Skills
1.The doctoral student will be able to perform scientific research work in the field of psychology, incl. to determine the work strategy, to create the research design, to select special literature, to compile the material, to choose the appropriate theory and method, to formulate the conclusions.
Competences
1.Professional competence in psychology. To carry out modern, original research in the science of psychology.
Assessment
Individual work
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Scientific research provides for the doctoral student’s independent writing of the doctoral thesis under the supervision of the supervisor of doctoral thesis. Upon completion of the course, the doctoral student must meet the following requirements: to maintain constant contacts and work together with the supervisor of the doctoral thesis; to coordinate with the supervisor the topic of the doctoral thesis; to improve one’s knowledge of the research method in their field; to identify the scientific literature necessary for the thesis; to create the empirical basis necessary for the work; to submit a preliminary work plan to the supervisor; to inform the supervisor about the progress of research work on a regular basis, discussing achievements and scientific problems that have arisen; to show the parts of the text of the doctoral thesis written to the supervisor on a regular basis; to coordinate the texts of scientific publications with the supervisor; to inform RSU Department of Doctoral Studies about one’s work.
The student's contribution to the improvement of the study process is the provision of meaningful feedback on the study course by filling out its evaluation questionnaire.
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Examination
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Test – at the end of each academic year, the head of the programme writes the grade for the test in the doctoral student’s book.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
13.50
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
22.50
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Part 3
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
18.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 4
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
18.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Part 5
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
21.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 6
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
24.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mārtinsone, K. un Pipere, A. (red.). (2019). Zinātniskā rakstīšana un pētījumu rezultātu izplatīšana (2., papild. izd.). RSU.
2.
Newman, W.L. (2014). Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (7th ed). Pearson. pp 400.
3.
Walliman, N. (2016). Social Research Methods: the Essentials. Los Angeles:, SAGE Publications pp 232.
Additional Reading
1.
Becker, L. M. (2014). Writing successful reports and dissertations. SAGE Publications, pp 208.
2.
Robson, C. (2017). Real World Research: a Resource for Users of Social Research Methods in Applied Settings. John Wiley & Sons.
3.
Mārtinsone, K., Pipere, A., Kamerāde, D. (red.). (2016). Pētniecība: teorija un prakse. Rīga: RaKa, 546 lpp.
Other Information Sources
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Scopus, Web of Science.