Development of Doctoral Thesis
Study Course Implementer
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About Study Course
Objective
Preliminary Knowledge
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The doctoral student formulates an analytical framework appropriate to his social sciences subfield, defines the most current scientific theories and methodology, gaining a cross-disciplinary insight into social science research as a whole and the interaction of different fields.
Skills
1.Create scientific research work in the chosen sector, incl. determine the work strategy, create a research design, select and systematize special literature, collect and sequentially arrange the material, choose an appropriate theory and method, formulate conclusions. Independently choose and classify appropriate methods and organize a large-scale independent research work, the result of which is the development of the first version of the doctoral thesis and the expansion of the boundaries of knowledge in accordance with international criteria. Illustrate the results of the research both orally and in writing, both in extended and short form, according to the level of prior knowledge of the specific audience. Demonstrate a critical evaluation of the research, argumentation, justify the conclusions and maintain a collegial discussion, communicate and cooperate at the local and international level on current research issues in the field of the relevant scientific field.
Competences
1.Critically evaluate the results of independent work and correct them, taking into account the instructions of colleagues, thesis supervisor and academic staff. Formulate, present the relevance and innovativeness of research by creating and participating in relevant sub-sectors, as well as interdisciplinary project consortia, including international ones. Organize independent work in the relevant field of science, analyze and critically evaluate the project of scientific work, as well as communicate professionally about your field of scientific work. To implement modern, original, interdisciplinary research in the chosen field of science.
Assessment
Individual work
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Upon completion of the course, the doctoral student must fulfil the following requirements: to keep in constant contact and work together with the supervisor of the doctoral thesis; to coordinate with the supervisor the subject of the doctoral thesis; identify the scientific literature necessary for the doctoral thesis; build the empirical base necessary for the work; regularly inform the supervisor of the progress of the research work, discussing achievements and scientific problems; regularly discuss the parts of the written doctoral thesis.
Progress in the development of the first draft of the doctoral dissertation in percentage terms:
1st semester - 5%; ie. no less than 600 academic hours
2nd semester - 10%; ie. no less than 600 academic hours
3rd semester - 20%; ie. no less than 640 academic hours
4th semester - 45%; ie. no less than 680 academic hours
5th semester - 70%; ie. no less than 680 academic hours
6th semester - 100%; ie. no less than 720 academic hours
7th semester - 100%; ie. no less than 720 academic hours
8th semester - 100%; ie. no less than 720 academic hours
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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At the end of each semester, the doctoral student reports on the progress made, including the progress of the development of the first draft of the doctoral thesis in percentage terms in accordance with the percentage distribution specified in the section "Independent work". Other deliverables - according to the sub-branch requirements.
If necessary (field study, research absence, etc.), it is possible to coordinate an individual work plan with the head of the sub-branch.
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At the end of each semester, the head of the study programme together with the supervisor of the doctoral thesis shall evaluate the progress of the doctoral thesis on the basis of the progress of the doctoral thesis variant submitted by the doctoral student, taking into account the above mentioned percentage expression. In case of a positive assessment, the doctoral student is awarded credit points for each semester.
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Study Course Theme Plan
Bibliography
Required Reading
Nosakāma individuāli (konsultējoties ar promocijas darba vadītāju) atbilstoši doktoranta izvēlētai zinātniskā darba tēmai
Creswell, J. W. Research design: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Los Angeles: SAGE, 2018. 275 p.
Trochim, W. M. Research methods: the essential knowledge base. Boston, MA Cengage Learning, 2016. 422 p.
Feigenbaum, A. The data storytelling workbook. Abingdon, Oxon; New York: Routledge, 2020. 246 p.
Additional Reading
Baglione, L. A. Writing a Research Paper in Political Science: a practical guide to inquiry, structure, and methods. Thousand Oaks: CQ Press, an Imprint of SAGE Publications, Inc., 2020. 261 p.
The SAGE handbook of quantitative methodology for the social sciences. Thousand Oaks: SAGE, 2004. 511 p. (EBSCOhost Ebook Academic Collection; Ebook Central Academic Complete)