Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Development of Master's Thesis
Course Code
LUSDK_060
Branch of Science
Social Politics and Organisation of Social Work; Sociology and social work
ECTS
9.00
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
Develop the ability of the postgraduate students to conduct research, ability to independently define and critically analyse complex scientific and professional issues within the sector of social policy and social work; ability to integrate knowledge of various areas and contribute to the creation of new knowledge and to the development of methods used in research or professional activity, demonstrate understanding and ethical responsibility for the possible impact of the research results or professional activity on the environment and society.
Preliminary Knowledge
Bachelor's level competence in matters of the social work sector and completion of the study courses of the Master's degree programme “Social work”.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will be able to apply the methodology for social and sociological research; outline the theoretical justification for social work, research and practice; will be able to choose and apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative research methods in the research.
Skills
1.Will be able to identify societal and major social challenges; develop a research plan; analyse and systematise the latest scientific findings; will be able to analyse and discuss the results of the research; will be able to publish the results of scientific activities.
Competences
1.Will be able to carry out research activities in the social welfare sector, contributing to the development of professional knowledge and practice.
Assessment
Individual work
|
Title
|
% from total grade
|
Grade
|
|---|---|---|
|
1.
Individual work |
-
|
-
|
|
Drawing up the application for the research topic of the Master’s thesis and developing research design; analysis, systematisation and compilation of the information sources (literature, statistical data, studies, etc.); developing research methodology and research tools; data acquisition and analysis, drawing conclusions and raising questions (theses) for discussion.
|
||
Examination
|
Title
|
% from total grade
|
Grade
|
|---|---|---|
|
1.
Examination |
-
|
-
|
|
2.
Examination |
-
|
-
|
|
Completion of independent work; participation in seminars and evaluation of the progress of research work.
|
||
Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Introduction to Master's research: research and innovation; social research and social work research and types thereof. Formal requirements for master's research.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Development of the research plan: selection of research topic and type of research, clarifying the topicality of the subject matter, formulation of research questions.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
A seminar - test: application of the topic for the Master’s research. Justification of the topicality of the subject matter.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
A seminar - test: application of the topic for the Master’s research. Justification of the topicality of the subject matter.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Selection of theoretical literature and other informative resources (statistical data, regulatory framework, and other sources) Quality of the information sources.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Selection of theoretical literature and other informative resources (statistical data, regulatory framework, and other sources) Quality of the information sources.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Theoretical justification: clarifying the situation in the research question, identifying and defining the research problem;
Basic concepts, “mapping of concepts”. Development of definitions to be used in research
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Theoretical justification: clarifying the situation in the research question, identifying and defining the research problem;
Basic concepts, “mapping of concepts”. Development of definitions to be used in research
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
A seminar-test: defence of the theoretical justification for research.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
A seminar-test: defence of the theoretical justification for research.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Seminar: Relationship of a practical (field) study with theoretical justification, description of methodology and research tools.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Seminar: Relationship of a practical (field) study with theoretical justification, description of methodology and research tools.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Seminar: Data, data analysis, description of the results. Drawing conclusions and innovations for the discussion.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Seminar: Data, data analysis, description of the results. Drawing conclusions and innovations for the discussion.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
PART-TIME
Part 1
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Introduction to Master's research: research and innovation; social research and social work research and types thereof. Formal requirements for master's research.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Development of the research plan: selection of research topic and type of research, clarifying the topicality of the subject matter, formulation of research questions.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
A seminar - test: application of the topic for the Master’s research. Justification of the topicality of the subject matter.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
A seminar - test: application of the topic for the Master’s research. Justification of the topicality of the subject matter.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Selection of theoretical literature and other informative resources (statistical data, regulatory framework, and other sources) Quality of the information sources.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Selection of theoretical literature and other informative resources (statistical data, regulatory framework, and other sources) Quality of the information sources.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Theoretical justification: clarifying the situation in the research question, identifying and defining the research problem;
Basic concepts, “mapping of concepts”. Development of definitions to be used in research
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Theoretical justification: clarifying the situation in the research question, identifying and defining the research problem;
Basic concepts, “mapping of concepts”. Development of definitions to be used in research
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Theoretical justification: clarifying the situation in the research question, identifying and defining the research problem;
Basic concepts, “mapping of concepts”. Development of definitions to be used in research
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Theoretical justification: clarifying the situation in the research question, identifying and defining the research problem;
Basic concepts, “mapping of concepts”. Development of definitions to be used in research
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
A seminar-test: defence of the theoretical justification for research.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
A seminar-test: defence of the theoretical justification for research.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
A seminar-test: defence of the theoretical justification for research.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
A seminar-test: defence of the theoretical justification for research.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Seminar: Relationship of a practical (field) study with theoretical justification, description of methodology and research tools.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Seminar: Relationship of a practical (field) study with theoretical justification, description of methodology and research tools.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Seminar: Data, data analysis, description of the results. Drawing conclusions and innovations for the discussion.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Seminar: Data, data analysis, description of the results. Drawing conclusions and innovations for the discussion.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Zinātniskās darbības likums
2.
Nolikums par kvalifikācijas darba, studējošā pētnieciskā darba (pētnieciskā projekta), bakalaura darba un maģistra darba izstrādāšanu un aizstāvēšanu
3.
Kristīne Mārtinsone, Anita Pipere. Pētniecības terminu skaidrojošā vārdnīca
4.
Mārtinsone Kristīne, Pipere Anita, Kamerāde Daiga. Pētniecība. Teorija un prakse. Rīga: RaKa. 2016
5.
Atbalsts pētniecībai
Additional Reading
1.
Umberto Eko. Kā uzrakstīt diplomdarbu. 2006