Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Other Types of Research Work
Course Code
DN_173
Branch of Science
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ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Management Science; Psychology
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Tatjana Muravska
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
The aim of the course is to acquaint doctoral students with different types of research work as well as with the procedure for publication of a scientific article in scientific journals and books, which are included in international databases.
Preliminary Knowledge
Acquired courses of the 1st year of studies.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon completion of the course, the doctoral student will have acquired knowledge of research work and its types, will have extended knowledge of the chosen topic for the doctoral thesis, as well as will have gained research experience.
Skills
1.Ability to carry out scientific work; ability to draw up the research results; scientific discussion on issues related to management science; ability to structure information to be presented.
Competences
1.Research competence in business management, including subject competence, organisational methodological competence, analytical and evaluation competence.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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While taking the course the doctoral student shall be involved in organisation of scientific seminars and conferences or participate in them, in preparation and publication of scientific articles on the issues studied in the doctoral thesis and in implementation of Latvian and international research projects.
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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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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At the end of the academic year the Head of the doctoral study programme evaluates the results of the doctoral student’s work on the basis of the annual report on the work accomplished submitted by the student.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Unaided Work
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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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Study room
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0
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Topics
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Academic writing and research communication:
1.1. International academic writing development theories and practice.
1.2. Research communication development trends.
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Unaided Work
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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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Study room
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0
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Topics
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Preparation of abstracts for local or international seminars and conferences.
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Unaided Work
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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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Study room
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0
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Topics
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Preparation of presentations at local and international level seminars, colloquia and conferences (orally or with a poster).
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Unaided Work
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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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Study room
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0
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Topics
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Preparation of scientific article and its publication procedure in scientific journals included in international databases.
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Unaided Work
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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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Study trip
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0
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Topics
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Participation in the organisation of scientific seminars and conferences.
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Unaided Work
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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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Study trip
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0
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Topics
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Improvement of scientific qualification through participation in local and international projects and/or research institutions.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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0
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Topics
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Academic writing and research communication:
1.1. International academic writing development theories and practice.
1.2. Research communication development trends.
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Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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0
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Topics
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Preparation of abstracts for local or international seminars and conferences.
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-
Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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0
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Topics
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Preparation of presentations at local and international level seminars, colloquia and conferences (orally or with a poster).
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-
Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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0
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Topics
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Preparation of scientific article and its publication procedure in scientific journals included in international databases.
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-
Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study trip
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0
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Topics
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Participation in the organisation of scientific seminars and conferences.
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-
Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study trip
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0
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Topics
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Improvement of scientific qualification through participation in local and international projects and/or research institutions.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Literatūra no promocijas darba literatūras saraksta.
Additional Reading
1.
Pollock, Philip H. The Essentials of Political Analysis, 4th Edition. SAGE, 2011.
2.
Silvia, Paul J. How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing. Washington: American Psychological Association (APA), 2007.
3.
Esterby-Smith, M., Thorpe R., Jackson P.R. Management research, 4th Edition. SAGE Publications, 2012, 392 p.