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Drafting and Defence of the Master's Thesis

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:6.00
Study Course Accepted:29.08.2024 11:14:52
Study Course Information
Course Code:LUSDK_222LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:12.00ECTS:18.00
Branch of Science:Sociology; Social Politics and Organisation of Social WorkTarget Audience:Social Welfare and Social Work
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Lolita Vilka
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Rehabilitation
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 26a Anniņmuižas boulevard, socdkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061575
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)Lecture Length (academic hours)Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)5Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes10
Total Contact Hours10
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)Lecture Length (academic hours)Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)5Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes10
Total Contact Hours10
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Scientific research methodology and social research methods; social statistics.
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.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Introduction to drafting of a Master’s thesisClasses1.00auditorium
2Master's thesis defenseClasses4.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Introduction to drafting of a Master’s thesisClasses1.00auditorium
2Master's thesis defenseClasses4.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Performs research work (Master’s thesis).
Assessment Criteria:
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.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Defence (Master’s thesis)
Final Examination (Part-Time):Defence (Master’s thesis)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific research, research planning and organisation, ethics in research.
Skills:To use theories and appropriate data collection, data processing and analysis methods.
Competencies: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.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Zinātniski pētniecisko darbu izstrādāšana, noformēšana un aizstāvēšana RSU Sabiedrības veselības un sociālās labklājības fakultātes Labklājības un sociālā darba katedrā
2Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte Sabiedrības veselības un sociālās labklājības fakultāte: Metodiskie norādījumi pētniecisko darbu izstrādei. Rīga, 2017
Additional Reading
1Eko, U. Kā uzrakstīt diplomdarbu. Rīga: J.Rozes apgāds. 2006, 318 lpp.
2Mārtinsone, K. (red.) Ievads pētniecībā: stratēģija, dizaini, metodes. Rīga: RaKa. 2011, 248 lpp.