Course: Methodology of Scientific Work

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Course title Methodology of Scientific Work
Course code KAE/MP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Slavíčková Pavla, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Schlossarek Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
unspecified

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Preparation for the Exam - 25 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 38 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 12 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of this course is to acquire the principles of writing an academic paper, to be able to use the scientific literature, to know how to pick the topic and a methodology and how to work with other types od sources. The student obtains the information about citation and bibliographic references, is prepared for the actual writing of the thesis and its defence in accordance to the knowledge of theoretical and practical context. The questions of scientific ethics (the usage of sources, discussion, polemic, critique), the organization of the thesis and prerequisites for its successful termination will be included.
Ability to write correctly and in high quality defend the bachelor work.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites are expected.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Dialog

For a list of tasks including submission deadlines see Moodle.
Recommended literature
  • Čmejrková, S.-Daneš, F.-Světlá, J. (1999). Jak napsat odborný text. Praha, Leda.
  • MEŠKO, D. (2006). Akademická příručka.. Martin.
  • SYNEK, M., SEDLÁČKOVÁ, H. a SVOBODOVÁ, I. (1999). Jak psát diplomové a jiné písemné práce. VŠE Praha.
  • ŠANDEROVÁ, J. (2005). Jak číst a psát odborný text ve společenských vědách. Praha.
  • Široký, J. (2011). Tvoříme a publikujeme odborné texty. Brno: Computer Press.


Study plans that include the course
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2019) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2023) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2019) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2023) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2019) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2023) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter