Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Master's Thesis Drafting. Proseminar
Course Code
KSK_149
Branch of Science
Media and communications
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Communication Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ilva Skulte
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To master basic principles of writing a Master’s thesis, developing academic writing knowledge and skills, as well as mastering to use appropriate research methods.
Preliminary Knowledge
Research methods, Theoretical models of communication.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of mastering the study course students know basic principles of writing of a Master’s thesis, main elements of work and scientific paper ethics.
Skills
1.As a result of mastering the course students master the skill of academic writing, independently use appropriate research methods in different fields of communication research.
Competences
1.As a result of mastering the course students are competent in matters of writing an academic paper. Students are able to integrate knowledge from different fields, to demonstrate understanding and ethical responsibility for the result of communication science or potential impact of professional activity on the environment and community.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Selection of a topic for the Master's thesis and creation of theses.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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-
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Attendance of lectures and seminars, quality of answers, quality and presentation of theses.
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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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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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Introduction. Science and scientific work. Communication studies.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction. Science and scientific work. Communication studies.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction. Science and scientific work. Communication studies.
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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 theoretical justification of a 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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Selection and theoretical justification of a topic.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Writing of a scientific work. Style and argumentation, presentation. Most frequent errors. Formation of conclusions.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Writing of a scientific work. Style and argumentation, presentation. Most frequent errors. Formation of conclusions.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Writing of a scientific work. Style and argumentation, presentation. Most frequent errors. Formation of conclusions.
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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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Formation and presentation of theses.
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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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Formation and presentation of theses.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Barker. M. Assessing the 'Quality' in Qualitative Research: The Case of Text-Audience Relations.// European Journal of Communication, Volume 18, Issue 03 , pp. 315.- 336.
2.
Belcher, L.W. Writing Your Journal Article in 12 Weeks. – London, Thousand Oaks, 2009
3.
Berger, A.A. Media and Communication Research Methods: An Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Aproaches. 2.ed. – London: Tousand Oaks, 2010
4.
Glatthorn, A.A. Joyner, R.L. Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation: a Step-by-Step Guide. – London, Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press, SAGE, 2005
5.
Neuman, W.L. Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (4rd ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon, 2000.
6.
Paler-Calmorin, L. Calmorin, M.A. Research Methods and Thesis Writing. – Manila: RexBook Store, 2007
7.
Russell, M.A. Mining the Social Web: Analyzing Data from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Other Social Media Sites. – Sebastopol, Cambridge, Koln: O’Reilly Media, 2011
8.
Sterling, C.H., Bracken, J.K., & Hill, S.B. (eds). Mass communications research resources: An annotated guide. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 1998
9.
Eko, U. Kā uzrakstīt diplomdarbu? - Rīga: Jānis Roze, 2006.
10.
Lindlof, T. R., & Taylor, B. C. Qualitative communication research methods. Sage publications. 2017
11.
Allen, M. (Ed.). The SAGE encyclopedia of communication research methods. SAGE Publications, 2017
12.
Pettey, G., Bracken, C. C., & Pask, E. B. Communication research methodology: A strategic approach to applied research. Routledge, 2017
Additional Reading
1.
Dakka, F., & Wade, A. Writing time: A rhythmic analysis of contemporary academic writing. Higher Education Research & Development, 2019. 38(1), 185-197.