Course detail
Pre-thesis seminar
ÚSI-RSPS2Acad. year: 2018/2019
An introduction to the research methodology, preparation of seminar work and diploma thesis, experimental and applied research, electronic resources and their use.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
1
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Student will obtain orientation and basic skills that will apply in subsequent follow-up seminars and the implementation of semester work and diploma thesis in particular.
Prerequisites
Not requested.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Teaching is carried out through seminars that particularly support practical mastery of subject matter presented in lectures or assigned for individual study with the active participation of students.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
The course is concluded by a credit; the attendance at seminars cannot be less than 85% (for full-time study); the credit is granted by the teacher teaching this subject, only.
Course curriculum
The course is designed as an input module for independent creative work of students on semestral work and diploma thesis.
• Organization of teaching, seminar objectives, requirements.
• Methodology of creative and scientific work.
• Information resources and their use.
• Ethical aspects of research
• Presentation of research results.
• Suggestions for selecting the topic of the thesis, areas of expertise.
• Organization of teaching, seminar objectives, requirements.
• Methodology of creative and scientific work.
• Information resources and their use.
• Ethical aspects of research
• Presentation of research results.
• Suggestions for selecting the topic of the thesis, areas of expertise.
Work placements
Not applicable.
Aims
Students will learn the basic steps (procedures) necessary for the implementation of professional work as a semestral work, thesis or their own publishing activities. After attending the seminar, students will obtain basic knowledge in respect of copyright ethics (links, citing sources, etc.) and the quality of academic research and professional work.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Block teaching – teaching is divided in monthly cycles, approximately every 5th week in a semester. Consultations are conducted during or after a teaching block. Learning materials are available on the subject’s website.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
ČMEJROKOVÁ, S. et al. Jak napsat odborný text. Praha: LEDA, spol.s r.o., 1999, 255 str. ISBN 80-85927-69-1 (CS)
ČSN ISO 5966 Formální úprava vědeckých zpráv. Praha, ČSNI, 1995. 32 s. MDT 06.055 (CS)
ČSN ISO 690-1: 1996. Bibliografické citace. Obsah, forma a struktura. Praha, ČSNI, 1996. 32 s. (CS)
HIERHOLD, E.: Rétorika a prezentace, 1. vydání Praha: Grada Publishing, 2005. 392 s. ISBN 80-247-0782-9 (CS)
ČSN ISO 5966 Formální úprava vědeckých zpráv. Praha, ČSNI, 1995. 32 s. MDT 06.055 (CS)
ČSN ISO 690-1: 1996. Bibliografické citace. Obsah, forma a struktura. Praha, ČSNI, 1996. 32 s. (CS)
HIERHOLD, E.: Rétorika a prezentace, 1. vydání Praha: Grada Publishing, 2005. 392 s. ISBN 80-247-0782-9 (CS)
Recommended reading
POKORNÝ, J. Myslet kreativně, 1. vydání Brno, CERM, 2004. 124 s. ISBN 80-7204-324-2 (CS)
ŠESTÁK, Z. Jak psát a přednášet o vědě Praha: Academia, 2000. 204 str. ISBN 80-200-0755-5 (CS)
ŠESTÁK, Z. Jak psát a přednášet o vědě Praha: Academia, 2000. 204 str. ISBN 80-200-0755-5 (CS)
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Exercise
13 hod., compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer