Course: The Project of the Diploma Thesis

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Course title The Project of the Diploma Thesis
Course code KVV/MPDIP
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kučerová Lenka, Mgr. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Myslivec Jaroslav, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Rýdl Karel, prof. PhDr. CSc.
  • Ehlová Marcela, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Sychrová Adriana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Škoviera Albín Juraj, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Ďatko Ilona, PhDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Šándorová Zdenka, PaedDr. Ph.D.
  • Hájková Lucie, Mgr.
Course content
a. Establishment of a scientific problem. b. Formulation of objectives, hypotheses and propositions. c. Gradual steps heuristics. Working with sources. d. The structure of project content. e. Quantitative and qualitative methodologies. f. The selection of methods and forms of the theme. g. Working descriptive and empirical research. h. The effectiveness of feedback, evaluation. i. Formal processing work - regulation and pattern. j. Citations, bibliography, annexes.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Work with text (with textbook, with book), Methods of individual activities
  • Preparation for a credit (assessment) - 20 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 26 hours per semester
  • Independent critical reading - 40 hours per semester
  • Data/material collection - 24 hours per semester
  • Individual project - 40 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The objective of the course is to introduce the students to the basic principles of a diploma thesis project so that the students would be able to propose, on the basis of individual consultations, the methodology, content and sections of their diploma thesis. After defending the project the students would be encouraged to start working on their diploma thesis.
Students will be given systematic help during their preparation for writing. The course is characterized by consultations and methodology, making it easier for the student to grasp the overall conception that is necessary.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment

The proposal of the diploma thesis project. Active approach to the project.
Recommended literature
  • Nároky na závěrečné práce na Univerzitě Pardubice. 2001..
  • Studijní literatura a studijní pomůcky závisí na obsahu a zaměření diplomové práce..
  • Zákon o ochraně autorských práv..
  • SKALKOVÁ, J. Metodologie pedagogického výzkumu. Praha, SPN, 1985..


Study plans that include the course
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