Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Semester Paper-Human in Social Environment
Course Code
LUSDK_178
Branch of Science
Sociology and social work
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Marika Lotko
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
To familiarise students with the basic principles of scientific methodology and their use; to familiarise with the organisation, planning and implementation of scientific research work.
Preliminary Knowledge
The study course Research Methodology and Logics has been mastered.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students know profoundly the basic principles of scientific methodology and their use; know the steps of planning and implementation of scientific research work.
Skills
1.To read, select and structure scientific literature and to prepare a literature review on the selected topic; to plan independently the design of the work; able to select research methods relevant to the subject of the scientific research work; able to plan and implement the use of research methods.
Competences
1.Students are able to independently acquire, select and analyse information independently and use it; able to use research methods to carry out research activities.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Students supervised by the scientific paper supervisor conduct a theoretical review of scientific literature and draft the research part of the course paper.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Independently and properly prepared analysis of literature and research part implemented on the selected topic and its presentation (defence).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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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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Selection of a topic for the scientific research work and its rationale
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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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Selection and evaluation of scientific literature in accordance with the selected topic of the course paper
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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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Selection and studying of scientific research on the selected topic
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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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Rationale for the section of research methods, evaluation of benefits and restrictions
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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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Design planning and preparation for the scientific research work
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Semester paper)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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Selection of a topic for the scientific research work and its rationale
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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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Selection and evaluation of scientific literature in accordance with the selected topic of the course paper
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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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Selection and studying of scientific research on the selected topic
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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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Rationale for the section of research methods, evaluation of benefits and restrictions
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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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Design planning and preparation for the scientific research work
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Semester paper)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Flynn, C. Doing research in social work and social care: the journey from student to practitioner researcher. Los Angeles; London: SAGE Publications Ltd. 2016.
2.
Flick, U. The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Data Collections. SAGE. 2018.
Additional Reading
1.
Grotenhuis, M. Basic SPSS tutorial. Los Angeles. 2016.
2.
Harris, Jh. A Dictionary of Social Work and Social Care. 2018.