Theoretical and Methodological Background of Writing a Master's Thesis (VPUPK_226)
About Study Course
Objective
To enhance MA students' comprehension of research and skill in developing their own study draft, including its detailed substantiation and implementation process, the planned data acquisition methods and processing procedures; evaluate the possible risks of the planned study; characterise the ethical aspects of the study. To prepare MA students for the development, implementation, execution, presentation and defence of a health care study draft pursuant to the RSU Regulation on Master's Thesis.
Prerequisites
Research methodology; Professional activity in arts therapy and its legal fundaments.
Learning outcomes
Comprehend, compare and critically evaluate different theoretical dispositions and study results in relation to the study subject; comprehend the requirements of the development of Master's Thesis and its assessment criteria.
Formulate the problematic issues of the research; pursuant to the subject, select and critically evaluate the sources of literature; substantiate the topicality and problem of the study, formulate the aim and question(s)/ hypothesis (hypotheses) of the study; choose the methodology of the study that is suitable for the study aim pursuant to the ethical norms in the study; describe the planned data analysis methods; and evaluate the risks and hazards of the potential study.
Independently plan a health care study that is compliant with the basic principles of research and ethical norms, and present the study draft.
