Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Doctoral Seminar on Writing Doctoral Thesis
Course Code
DN_177
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine; Pharmacy; Psychology
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ilze Konrāde
Structure Unit Manager
Dace Bandere
Structural Unit
Department of Doctoral Studies
Contacts
16 Dzirciema iela, Riga, LV-1007, dn@rsu.lv, tel. 67409120
About Study Course
Objective
Produce (design) doctoral thesis, discuss and evaluate it in a group under the guidance of the teaching staff, plan presentations and original scientific publications.
Preliminary Knowledge
The research experience of the Master's thesis, defended research work upon completion of the Master’s degree study programme.
The following study courses of the 1st year of study of the Doctoral study programme completed: “Research Methodology”, “Healthcare and Research Ethics” and “Doctoral Seminar: Methodology and Techniques for Writing Doctoral Thesis”.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The doctoral student critically evaluates the process and results of their work; describes the types of research activities and steps for their implementation in accordance with the stage of the development of the thesis.
Skills
1.The doctoral student, in accordance with the requirements, prepare a draft doctoral thesis, is able to arrange and modify the results and discussion part on the basis of a discussion with colleagues and doctors.
Competences
1.The doctoral student writes his/her thesis academically and presents the thesis appropriately; participates and maintains a scientific discussion; chooses and implements the relevant knowledge dissemination activities and scientific events.
Assessment
Individual work
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Complete the final version of the draft doctoral thesis, prepare a presentation about it; choose and describe the way of knowledge dissemination according to the stage of the development of the thesis by formulating a specific action plan; select appropriate conferences for presentations and journals for publications, defining a specific action plan (time schedule, activities to be performed, cooperation).
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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Prepared draft doctoral thesis (25%); quality of the presentation (25%); scientific discussion (25%); relevance of the planned knowledge dissemination activities, scientific presentations and publications (25%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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The overall design of the doctoral thesis.
Description
Annotation: The introductory part of the lecture will emphasize general rules for the technical design of the doctoral thesis to be submitted to the Promotion Council of Rīga Stradiņš University, analysing examples for an academic thesis in the case of a set of publications and a monograph.
Examples and best solutions will be analysed mainly for such parts of the doctoral thesis as abstract, results and discussion. In conclusion, a different type of presenting the results of the doctoral thesis will be demonstrated, as well as advantages and disadvantages and the principles for selecting literature for the discussion section and the formatting of the text, on which the work of the lesson section will be based.
Literature: 1. Uniform requirements for manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals: Writing and editing for biomedical publication. J Pharmacol Pharmacother. 2010 Jan-Jun; 1(1): 42–58. (INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF MEDICAL JOURNAL EDITORS)
2. Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Promocijas padomē iesniedzamā promocijas darba tehniskā noformējuma vispārīgie noteikumi. Mājas lapa: https://www.rsu.lv/petnieciba/promocija
3. K. Mārtinsone., A. Pipere (redaktores) Zinātniskā rakstīšana un pētījumu rezultātu izplatīšana. Rīga, RSU 2019. (33-58. lpp)
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The overall design of the doctoral thesis.
Description
Annotation: The introductory part of the lecture will emphasize general rules for the technical design of the doctoral thesis to be submitted to the Promotion Council of Rīga Stradiņš University, analysing examples for an academic thesis in the case of a set of publications and a monograph.
Examples and best solutions will be analysed mainly for such parts of the doctoral thesis as abstract, results and discussion. In conclusion, a different type of presenting the results of the doctoral thesis will be demonstrated, as well as advantages and disadvantages and the principles for selecting literature for the discussion section and the formatting of the text, on which the work of the lesson section will be based.
Literature: 1. Uniform requirements for manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals: Writing and editing for biomedical publication. J Pharmacol Pharmacother. 2010 Jan-Jun; 1(1): 42–58. (INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF MEDICAL JOURNAL EDITORS)
2. Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Promocijas padomē iesniedzamā promocijas darba tehniskā noformējuma vispārīgie noteikumi. Mājas lapa: https://www.rsu.lv/petnieciba/promocija
3. K. Mārtinsone., A. Pipere (redaktores) Zinātniskā rakstīšana un pētījumu rezultātu izplatīšana. Rīga, RSU 2019. (33-58. lpp)
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Discussion and evaluation of the doctoral thesis in a group, under the guidance of the academic staff.
Description
Annotation: Students present their doctoral thesis in small groups repeatedly: the main aim of the first presentation (about 15 minutes) is to demonstrate the main results of the research work, from which conclusions based on the objectives of the work are justified. Able to defend and justify their own reasoning, to sort the ideas expressed as a result of discussions between colleagues and lecturers, to integrate them into their own work.
Results of the research work that the student has optimised on the basis of previous discussions are clearly and concisely reported in the second presentation (about 15 minutes). The main focus is the part of the discussion in which 3-4 results obtained by a student must be presented, and the result should be interpreted by contrasting the results of the authors of other scientific publications, explaining and justifying the unifying and distinctive qualities.
All members of the group will be asked to express a collegial opinion, recommendations regarding the results presented and reasoning.
Topics covered during the class: 1. Prepare a presentation of the doctoral thesis with the aim to demonstrate the main results of the research work;
2. Prepare a presentation of the doctoral thesis, optimised on the basis of previous discussions, presenting 3-4 results obtained and contrasting them with the results of other authors of scientific publications, explaining and justifying the unifying and distinctive qualities.
Literature: 1. Masic I. How to Write an Efficient Discussion? Med Arch. 2018 Oct;72(4):306-307. doi: 10.5455/medarh.2018.72.306-307.
2. Mariette C, Piessen G, Robb WB. Publishing in surgery: how and why. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2013 Apr;398(4):587-93. doi: 10.1007/s00423-012-0991-z.
3. Zinātniski raksti par promocijas darba tēmu PubMed datu bāzē
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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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Discussion and evaluation of the doctoral thesis in a group, under the guidance of the academic staff.
Description
Annotation: Students present their doctoral thesis in small groups repeatedly: the main aim of the first presentation (about 15 minutes) is to demonstrate the main results of the research work, from which conclusions based on the objectives of the work are justified. Able to defend and justify their own reasoning, to sort the ideas expressed as a result of discussions between colleagues and lecturers, to integrate them into their own work.
Results of the research work that the student has optimised on the basis of previous discussions are clearly and concisely reported in the second presentation (about 15 minutes). The main focus is the part of the discussion in which 3-4 results obtained by a student must be presented, and the result should be interpreted by contrasting the results of the authors of other scientific publications, explaining and justifying the unifying and distinctive qualities.
All members of the group will be asked to express a collegial opinion, recommendations regarding the results presented and reasoning.
Topics covered during the class: 1. Prepare a presentation of the doctoral thesis with the aim to demonstrate the main results of the research work;
2. Prepare a presentation of the doctoral thesis, optimised on the basis of previous discussions, presenting 3-4 results obtained and contrasting them with the results of other authors of scientific publications, explaining and justifying the unifying and distinctive qualities.
Literature: 1. Masic I. How to Write an Efficient Discussion? Med Arch. 2018 Oct;72(4):306-307. doi: 10.5455/medarh.2018.72.306-307.
2. Mariette C, Piessen G, Robb WB. Publishing in surgery: how and why. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2013 Apr;398(4):587-93. doi: 10.1007/s00423-012-0991-z.
3. Zinātniski raksti par promocijas darba tēmu PubMed datu bāzē
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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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Discussion and evaluation of the doctoral thesis in a group, under the guidance of the academic staff.
Description
Annotation: Students present their doctoral thesis in small groups repeatedly: the main aim of the first presentation (about 15 minutes) is to demonstrate the main results of the research work, from which conclusions based on the objectives of the work are justified. Able to defend and justify their own reasoning, to sort the ideas expressed as a result of discussions between colleagues and lecturers, to integrate them into their own work.
Results of the research work that the student has optimised on the basis of previous discussions are clearly and concisely reported in the second presentation (about 15 minutes). The main focus is the part of the discussion in which 3-4 results obtained by a student must be presented, and the result should be interpreted by contrasting the results of the authors of other scientific publications, explaining and justifying the unifying and distinctive qualities.
All members of the group will be asked to express a collegial opinion, recommendations regarding the results presented and reasoning.
Topics covered during the class: 1. Prepare a presentation of the doctoral thesis with the aim to demonstrate the main results of the research work;
2. Prepare a presentation of the doctoral thesis, optimised on the basis of previous discussions, presenting 3-4 results obtained and contrasting them with the results of other authors of scientific publications, explaining and justifying the unifying and distinctive qualities.
Literature: 1. Masic I. How to Write an Efficient Discussion? Med Arch. 2018 Oct;72(4):306-307. doi: 10.5455/medarh.2018.72.306-307.
2. Mariette C, Piessen G, Robb WB. Publishing in surgery: how and why. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2013 Apr;398(4):587-93. doi: 10.1007/s00423-012-0991-z.
3. Zinātniski raksti par promocijas darba tēmu PubMed datu bāzē
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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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Discussion and evaluation of the doctoral thesis in a group, under the guidance of the academic staff.
Description
Annotation: Students present their doctoral thesis in small groups repeatedly: the main aim of the first presentation (about 15 minutes) is to demonstrate the main results of the research work, from which conclusions based on the objectives of the work are justified. Able to defend and justify their own reasoning, to sort the ideas expressed as a result of discussions between colleagues and lecturers, to integrate them into their own work.
Results of the research work that the student has optimised on the basis of previous discussions are clearly and concisely reported in the second presentation (about 15 minutes). The main focus is the part of the discussion in which 3-4 results obtained by a student must be presented, and the result should be interpreted by contrasting the results of the authors of other scientific publications, explaining and justifying the unifying and distinctive qualities.
All members of the group will be asked to express a collegial opinion, recommendations regarding the results presented and reasoning.
Topics covered during the class: 1. Prepare a presentation of the doctoral thesis with the aim to demonstrate the main results of the research work;
2. Prepare a presentation of the doctoral thesis, optimised on the basis of previous discussions, presenting 3-4 results obtained and contrasting them with the results of other authors of scientific publications, explaining and justifying the unifying and distinctive qualities.
Literature: 1. Masic I. How to Write an Efficient Discussion? Med Arch. 2018 Oct;72(4):306-307. doi: 10.5455/medarh.2018.72.306-307.
2. Mariette C, Piessen G, Robb WB. Publishing in surgery: how and why. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2013 Apr;398(4):587-93. doi: 10.1007/s00423-012-0991-z.
3. Zinātniski raksti par promocijas darba tēmu PubMed datu bāzē
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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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Discussion and evaluation of the doctoral thesis in a group, under the guidance of the academic staff.
Description
Annotation: Students present their doctoral thesis in small groups repeatedly: the main aim of the first presentation (about 15 minutes) is to demonstrate the main results of the research work, from which conclusions based on the objectives of the work are justified. Able to defend and justify their own reasoning, to sort the ideas expressed as a result of discussions between colleagues and lecturers, to integrate them into their own work.
Results of the research work that the student has optimised on the basis of previous discussions are clearly and concisely reported in the second presentation (about 15 minutes). The main focus is the part of the discussion in which 3-4 results obtained by a student must be presented, and the result should be interpreted by contrasting the results of the authors of other scientific publications, explaining and justifying the unifying and distinctive qualities.
All members of the group will be asked to express a collegial opinion, recommendations regarding the results presented and reasoning.
Topics covered during the class: 1. Prepare a presentation of the doctoral thesis with the aim to demonstrate the main results of the research work;
2. Prepare a presentation of the doctoral thesis, optimised on the basis of previous discussions, presenting 3-4 results obtained and contrasting them with the results of other authors of scientific publications, explaining and justifying the unifying and distinctive qualities.
Literature: 1. Masic I. How to Write an Efficient Discussion? Med Arch. 2018 Oct;72(4):306-307. doi: 10.5455/medarh.2018.72.306-307.
2. Mariette C, Piessen G, Robb WB. Publishing in surgery: how and why. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2013 Apr;398(4):587-93. doi: 10.1007/s00423-012-0991-z.
3. Zinātniski raksti par promocijas darba tēmu PubMed datu bāzē
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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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Discussion and evaluation of the doctoral thesis in a group, under the guidance of the academic staff.
Description
Annotation: Students present their doctoral thesis in small groups repeatedly: the main aim of the first presentation (about 15 minutes) is to demonstrate the main results of the research work, from which conclusions based on the objectives of the work are justified. Able to defend and justify their own reasoning, to sort the ideas expressed as a result of discussions between colleagues and lecturers, to integrate them into their own work.
Results of the research work that the student has optimised on the basis of previous discussions are clearly and concisely reported in the second presentation (about 15 minutes). The main focus is the part of the discussion in which 3-4 results obtained by a student must be presented, and the result should be interpreted by contrasting the results of the authors of other scientific publications, explaining and justifying the unifying and distinctive qualities.
All members of the group will be asked to express a collegial opinion, recommendations regarding the results presented and reasoning.
Topics covered during the class: 1. Prepare a presentation of the doctoral thesis with the aim to demonstrate the main results of the research work;
2. Prepare a presentation of the doctoral thesis, optimised on the basis of previous discussions, presenting 3-4 results obtained and contrasting them with the results of other authors of scientific publications, explaining and justifying the unifying and distinctive qualities.
Literature: 1. Masic I. How to Write an Efficient Discussion? Med Arch. 2018 Oct;72(4):306-307. doi: 10.5455/medarh.2018.72.306-307.
2. Mariette C, Piessen G, Robb WB. Publishing in surgery: how and why. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2013 Apr;398(4):587-93. doi: 10.1007/s00423-012-0991-z.
3. Zinātniski raksti par promocijas darba tēmu PubMed datu bāzē
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Iestāžu publikāciju noformēšanas rokasgrāmata, Luksemburga: Eiropas Savienības Publikāciju birojs, Brisele, Luksemburga, 2022, sākot no 147. lpp.
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Atsauču un darbā izmantoto avotu un literatūras saraksta noformēšanas metodiskie norādījumi, RSU, 2016.
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Tompson A., How to write an English medical manuscript that will be published and have impact. Surg Today. 2006; 36(5):407-9. (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
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Zinātniski raksti datu bāzēs (PubMed, MEDLINE u.c), atbilstoši promocijas darbam/Scientific articles in databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, etc.), according to the thesisSuitable for English stream