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Study Course Description
Master’s Thesis
Course Code
VPUPK_058
Branch of Science
Adult Pedagogy; Educational sciences
ECTS
27.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inese Paiča
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
Improve the understanding of research and the skills of magistrates to develop their own research project, including detailed justification and implementation process, planned data collection and processing procedures; assess potential risks and threats of the planned study; describe the ethical aspects of the study.
Preliminary Knowledge
Study courses acquired: “Research methodology”, “Professional activity of Supervisor”.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understand, compare and critically evaluate different theoretical guidelines and research results in relation to the subject of the study; understand the requirements for the development of the Master's work.
Individual work and tests
test
Skills
1.Formulate research challenges, select and critically assess literature sources according to the topic, justify the focus and problem of the study, define the purpose of the study and the question(s)/hypothesis(s), choose a study methodology that is relevant to the purpose of the study, describe the planned data analysis methods in accordance with the ethical rules of the study, assess the risks and hazards of the potential study.
Individual work and tests
test
Competences
1.Plan independently a study in line with the basic principles and ethical standards of research and present a study project.
Individual work and tests
Defending Master’s thesis
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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Individual work |
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Search, select, analyse and develop a study project of relevant literature, including a study justification, a review of literature and a detailed description of the study methodology; assess the risks and threats of the planned study; describe the ethical aspects of the study; present the project.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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1.
test |
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Test
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Presentation of the research project. Introduction to the work, literature review, description of the methodology; presentation of the project, its visual aspect and verbal aspect. |
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2.
Defending Master’s thesis |
100.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Defending Master’s thesis. Master’s thesis has been submitted according to methodological instructions. Presentation of the work to the Commission. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Developing the subject of the study and determining the topicality
Description
Abstract: students are presented with methodological instructions for Master thesis development, requirements for work development. Lecturer informs academic integrity guidelines. |
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Developing the subject of the study and determining the topicality
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Abstract: students are presented with methodological instructions for Master thesis development, requirements for work development. Lecturer informs academic integrity guidelines. |
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Developing the subject of the study and determining the topicality
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Abstract: students are presented with methodological instructions for Master thesis development, requirements for work development. Lecturer informs academic integrity guidelines. |
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Developing the subject of the study and determining the topicality
Description
Abstract: students are presented with methodological instructions for Master thesis development, requirements for work development. Lecturer informs academic integrity guidelines. |
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Developing the subject of the study and determining the topicality
Description
Abstract: students are presented with methodological instructions for Master thesis development, requirements for work development. Lecturer informs academic integrity guidelines. |
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Auditorium
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Developing the subject of the study and determining the topicality
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Abstract: students are presented with methodological instructions for Master thesis development, requirements for work development. Lecturer informs academic integrity guidelines. |
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Developing the subject of the study and determining the topicality
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Abstract: students are presented with methodological instructions for Master thesis development, requirements for work development. Lecturer informs academic integrity guidelines. |
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Auditorium
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Developing the subject of the study and determining the topicality
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Abstract: students are presented with methodological instructions for Master thesis development, requirements for work development. Lecturer informs academic integrity guidelines. |
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Auditorium
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Developing the subject of the study and determining the topicality
Description
Abstract: students are presented with methodological instructions for Master thesis development, requirements for work development. Lecturer informs academic integrity guidelines. |
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Developing the subject of the study and determining the topicality
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Abstract: students are presented with methodological instructions for Master thesis development, requirements for work development. Lecturer informs academic integrity guidelines. |
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Developing the subject of the study and determining the topicality
Description
Abstract: students are presented with methodological instructions for Master thesis development, requirements for work development. Lecturer informs academic integrity guidelines. |
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Developing the subject of the study and determining the topicality
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Abstract: students are presented with methodological instructions for Master thesis development, requirements for work development. Lecturer informs academic integrity guidelines. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Class/Seminar
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4
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Research planning
Description
Abstract: Masters develop a plan and timeline for conducting the study. Independently carry out research, selection and compilation of scientific literature. Data collection, compilation and analysis shall be carried out. Analyse the findings, draw conclusions. Prepare recommendations. |
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Research planning
Description
Abstract: Masters develop a plan and timeline for conducting the study. Independently carry out research, selection and compilation of scientific literature. Data collection, compilation and analysis shall be carried out. Analyse the findings, draw conclusions. Prepare recommendations. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
24.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Master’s thesis)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mārtinsone, K. un Pipere, A. (Zin.red.) (2021). Zinātniskās darbības metodoloģija: starpdisciplināra perspektīva. Rīga: RSU
2.
Kristapsone, S. (2020). Statistiskās analīzes metodes pētījumā. Rīga: Biznesa augstskola "Turība"
3.
Mārtinsone, K. un Pipere, A. (red.) (2019). Zinātniskā rakstīšana un pētījumu rezultātu izplatīšana. Rīga: RSU (otrais papild. izd)
Additional Reading
1.
Mārtinsone, K., Pipere, A., Kamerāde, D. (red.) (2016). Pētniecība. Teorija un prakse. Rīga: RaKa
2.
Trainor, A., & Graue, E. (Eds.). (2013). Reviewing qualitative research in the social sciences. Routledge.
3.
Kroplijs, A., Raščevska, M. (2010). Kvalitatīvās pētniecības metodes sociālajās zinātnēs. Rīga: Raka.
Other Information Sources
1.
Saskaņā ar izvēlēto pētījuma tēmu