Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Methodology of Scientific Research Paper in Law
Course Code
JF_423
Branch of Science
Law
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Juridical Science
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Karina Palkova
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the high-level studies and active research activities of doctoral students in the field of Legal Science, to provide an opportunity to acquire in-depth competencies necessary for independent research and to obtain empirically tested results in the field, confirming internationally comparable experience in research implementation, analysis and management. To provide studies based on the basics of scientific research, after which students would be able to fully realize their knowledge, skills and competence both locally and internationally.
Preliminary Knowledge
General knowledge at master's level.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.To know the principles, processes and legal methods of scientific research when performing scientific research work in the field of Legal Science.
Skills
1.Able to prepare a scientific publications in the field of Legal Science using necessary legal methods, as well as to identify scientific publications relevant to the field. Students are able to communicate about his / her field of scientific activity in scientific groups and society.
Competences
1.The students are able to solve important research tasks in the field of legal science, to put forward innovative research ideas by performing independent, critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Development of scientific research in the field of legal science using the general research methods, as well as special legal methods in accordance with the requirements of the interdisciplinary research space.
Assessment
Individual work
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Study of literature sources. The project of the scientific article related to dissertation topic.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Examination |
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Active participation in classes. Evaluation of the development of a scientific article project.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Scientific research in the field of law science: specifics and challenges.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Legal scientific articles: publications options and specific.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Methods of interpretation of legal norms and scientific research.
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Lecture
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Methods of interpretation of legal norms and scientific research.
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Methods of interpretation of legal norms and scientific research.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Peculiarities of application of general principles of law in scientific research.
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Lecture
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Peculiarities of application of general principles of law in scientific research.
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Class/Seminar
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Peculiarities of application of general principles of law in scientific research.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Scientific research in the field of law science: specifics and challenges.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Legal scientific articles: publications options and specific.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Methods of interpretation of legal norms and scientific research.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Methods of interpretation of legal norms and scientific research.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Peculiarities of application of general principles of law in scientific research.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Peculiarities of application of general principles of law in scientific research.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Zinātniskā rakstīšana un pētījumu rezultātu izplatīšana (otrais, papildinātais izdevums) Kristīne Mārtinsone, Anita Pipere, Inta Rozenvalde, Uldis Berķis, Maija Dambrova, Inese Gobiņa, Ivans Jānis Mihailovs, Signe Riekstiņa-Pāla, Daiga Spila, Kristīne Šneidere, Justīne Vīķe, Inga Znotiņa Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2019
2.
Academic writing for lawyers by Prof. Dr. Frank Emmert, LL.M., FCIArb John S. Grimes Professor of Law DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.16581.50406
3.
Academic Legal Writing: How to Write and Publish, The legal writer. Gerald Lebovits New York State Bar Association, New York Law, January 2006 Vol. 78 No. 1 Journal
4.
Pētniecība. Teorija un prakse. Mārtinsone Kristīne, Pipere Anita, Kamerāde Daiga, 2016. RaKa
Additional Reading
1.
University of Miami Law School University of Miami School of Law Institutional Repository Peer Review and Publication: Lessons for Lawyers
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How to get your research published and then noticed.
3.
Morris, RJ. Lecture notes for LLAW6022 Advanced (Legal) Research Methodology. Hong Kong. 2016.
4.
A.Meļķis. Tiesību normu iztulkošana. Latvijas Universitāte Rīga, 2000.