Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Drafting and Defence of the Master's Thesis
Course Code
LUSDK_222
Branch of Science
Social Politics and Organisation of Social Work; Sociology and social work
ECTS
18.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Lolita Vilka
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anniņmuižas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
Deepening of knowledge and skills in the field of social work, use of research methods, developing the capacity to identify, formulate and solve complex issues in a critical and creative way, analyse and systematically integrate knowledge; to contribute to social work research.
Preliminary Knowledge
Scientific research methodology and social research methods; social statistics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific research, research planning and organisation, ethics in research.
Skills
1.To use theories and appropriate data collection, data processing and analysis methods.
Competences
1.Able to analyse the results obtained in the research and to discover innovative solutions for social work problems through the integration of knowledge in the field of social work.
Assessment
Individual work
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Performs research work (Master’s thesis).
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Examination
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Examination |
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Compliance of the research with the requirements for the Master’s thesis in accordance with the Regulations on drafting, presentation and defence of a Scientific Research Work at the Department of Welfare and Social Work of the Faculty of Public Health and Social Welfare of RSU.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to drafting of a Master’s thesis
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Auditorium
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2
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Master's thesis defense
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Auditorium
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Master's thesis defense
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Auditorium
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Master's thesis defense
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Auditorium
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2
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Master's thesis defense
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
18.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Master’s thesis)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Modality
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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 to drafting of a Master’s 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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Master's thesis defense
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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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Master's thesis defense
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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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Master's thesis defense
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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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Master's thesis defense
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
18.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Master’s thesis)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Zinātniski pētniecisko darbu izstrādāšana, noformēšana un aizstāvēšana RSU Sabiedrības veselības un sociālās labklājības fakultātes Labklājības un sociālā darba katedrā
2.
Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte Sabiedrības veselības un sociālās labklājības fakultāte: Metodiskie norādījumi pētniecisko darbu izstrādei. Rīga, 2017
Additional Reading
1.
Eko, U. Kā uzrakstīt diplomdarbu. Rīga: J.Rozes apgāds. 2006, 318 lpp.
2.
Mārtinsone, K. (red.) Ievads pētniecībā: stratēģija, dizaini, metodes. Rīga: RaKa. 2011, 248 lpp.