Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Seminar of Doctoral Students II: Discussion About the Theoretical Part
Course Code
VPUPK_337
Branch of Science
General Psychology; Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anita Pipere
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
Draw up and format the theoretical part of the doctoral thesis, discuss and evaluate it in the group under the guidance of lecturers; plan knowledge dissemination events, presentations and publications.
Preliminary Knowledge
The course “Seminar of Doctoral students I” completed.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The doctoral student, based on the correctly selected sources of literature on their subject matter, carries out the analysis and synthesis of the sources, describes the types of scientific activities and steps for their implementation in accordance with the stage of development of the thesis.
Skills
1.The doctoral student describes the theoretical framework and methodology of their work, taking into consideration the requirements of academic writing and formatting, participates in group discussions on the theoretical justification of their own thesis and the theses of other students on the basis of several criteria: selection of literature and the theoretical basis, accuracy in the use of terminology, reasoning, continuity and logic, amount of information and validity of conclusions.
Competences
1.The doctoral student academically correctly creates the theoretical basis for the thesis, presents it, participates and maintains a scientific discussion in psychology; chooses the appropriate activities for the knowledge dissemination and scientific events.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Create the theoretical basis of the 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 the appropriate conferences for presentations and journals for publications, defining a specific action plan (time schedule, activities to be performed, cooperation).
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Examination
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Theoretical part (25%) quality of the presentation (25%); scientific discussion (25%), planned knowledge dissemination activities, scientific presentation and compliance of publications (25%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Location
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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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The content and formatting of the theoretical part of the doctoral thesis.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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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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The content and formatting of the theoretical part of the doctoral thesis.
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Class/Seminar
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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 theoretical part of the doctoral thesis in the group, under the guidance of lecturers.
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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 theoretical part of the doctoral thesis in the group, under the guidance of lecturers.
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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 theoretical part of the doctoral thesis in the group, under the guidance of lecturers.
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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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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 theoretical part of the doctoral thesis in the group, under the guidance of lecturers.
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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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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 theoretical part of the doctoral thesis in the group, under the guidance of lecturers.
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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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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 theoretical part of the doctoral thesis in the group, under the guidance of lecturers.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Appelbaum, M., Cooper, H., Kline, R. B., Mayo-Wilson, E., Nezu, A. M., & Rao, S. M. (2018). Journal article reporting standards for quantitative research in psychology: The APA publications and communications board task force report. American Psych..
2.
Becker, L. (2015). Writing successful reports and dissertations. London: SAGE Publications, Inc.
3.
Bell, P. B., Staines, P., & Mitchell, J. (2001). Evaluating, Doing and Writing Research in Psychology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
4.
Levitt, H.M., Bamberg, M., Creswell, J.W., Frost, D.M., Josselson, & R., Suárez-Orozco, C. (2018) Journal article reporting standards for qualitative primary, qualitative meta-analytic, and mixed methods research in psychology: The APA publications..
5.
Mārtinsone, K. un Pipere, A. (red.). (2018). Zinātniskā rakstīšana un pētījumu rezultātu izplatīšana. Rīga: RSU izdevniecība.
Additional Reading
1.
Cargill, M., & O'Connor, P. (2013). Writing Scientific Research Articles Strategy and Steps (2nd Edition). Somerset, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons.
2.
Creswell, J.W. & Creswell, J.D. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches. London: Sage.
3.
Creswell, J. W. (2017). Qualitative Inquiry & Research Design Choosing Among 5 Approaches (4th ed.). London: SAGE Publications, Inc.
4.
Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. London: SAGE Publications, Inc.
5.
Denzin, N.K., Linkoln, Y. S. (ed. ). (2011). The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research (4th ed.). London: SAGE Publications, Inc.
6.
Goodwin, C. J. (2018). Research in Psychology: Methods and Design (8th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
7.
Heiman, G. (2002). Research Methods in Psychology. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.
8.
Lawrence, W. N. (2014). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 7th edition. London: Pearson.
9.
Leavy, P. (ed.). (2014). The Oxford Handbook of Qualitative Research. Oxford University Press, NY.
10.
Mārtinsone K., Pipere A. un Kamerāde D. (2016) Pētniecība: teorija un prakse. Rīga: RaKa.
11.
Newman, W.L. (2014). Social Research methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (7th ed). Pearson.
12.
Robson, C. (2016) Real World Research: a Resource for Users of Social Research Methods in Applied Settings. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
13.
Walliman, N. (2016). Social Research Methods: the Essentials. London: Sage.
Other Information Sources
1.
Pētījumi datu bāzēs, atbilstoši promocijas darbam
2.
Pētniecības terminu skaidrojošā vārdnīca (zin. red. Mārtinsone, K., Pipere A.): https://www.rsu.lv/en/petniecibas-terminu-vardnica