Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Doctoral Thesis Seminar: Presentation of the First Draft
Course Code
DN_136
Branch of Science
-
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Management Science
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inna Dovladbekova
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 seminar is to discuss the draft of doctoral thesis and review it in a group under the guidance of academic staff.
Preliminary Knowledge
Successful completion of the study courses for 1–5 semesters of the doctoral study programme “Business Management and Economics”.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.A doctoral student acquires how to carry out scientific work, to present and defend their research results according to the following assessment criteria: continuity of the text, information density, terminological precision, clear reasoning, problem solving, compliance of the thesis content with the set goals and objectives, convincing theoretical basis, thesis topicality, research novelty and validity of conclusions.
Skills
1.During the course the students develop the following skills: ability to carry out scientific work; ability to draw up the research results; to participate in an academic discussion on strengths and weaknesses of their own and other doctoral students’ doctoral theses and research fields, ability to discuss issues of the management science; ability to structure the material to be presented.
Competences
1.Management-related analytical competence, methodological competence, communicative competence, organisational competence, knowledge acquisition competence, personal self-development competence. Doctoral students are able to perform independent, critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation; independently set the research idea, plan, structure and manage large volume research projects, including international research projects.
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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To carry out an in-depth study of the topic, to write a doctoral thesis and to prepare a presentation.
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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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The final grade for the course results from the following grades: 1) completeness of the doctoral thesis (30%); 2) quality of presentation (30%); 3) scientific discussion (40%). Assessment criteria: knowledge of the research material and its organisation; logical structure; academic language; information density; ability to apply scientific theories and methods.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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 and execution of the first written draft of doctoral thesis.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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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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Preparation of the presentation on the first draft of doctoral thesis.
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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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Preparation of the presentation on the first draft of doctoral thesis.
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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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Presentation of the first draft of doctoral thesis in a group.
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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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Presentation of the first draft of doctoral thesis in a group.
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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 of the first draft of doctoral thesis in a group.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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 and execution of the first written draft of doctoral thesis.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Preparation of the presentation on the first draft of doctoral thesis.
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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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Presentation of the first draft of doctoral thesis in a group.
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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 of the first draft of doctoral thesis in a group.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
RSU Metodiskie norādījumi. Pieejams no: https://www.rsu.lv/petnieciba/promocija
Additional Reading
1.
Oxford press. Finishing your PhD thesis: 15 top tips from those in the know. Available from: https://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/blog/2014/aug/27/finishing-phd-thesis-top-tips-experts-advice
2.
Cuba, Lee. A Short Guide to Writing about Social Science, Fourth Edition. New York: Longman, 2002.