v2065 Thesis Writing

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Michal Bozděch, Ph.D.
Prerequisites
The prerequisite for this course is a registered and approved topic of the final thesis in the information system (htttps://is.muni.cz).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 40 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/40, only registered: 0/40, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/40
Course objectives
This online course aims to acquaint students with the content of the current directive of the Dean of the Faculty of Sports Studies MU "Pokyny k vypracování závěrečných prací" and the book Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, on which the directive is based.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to: - understand and be able to apply the set format of the final thesis in the above-mentioned directive;
- understand and be able to use the appropriate final thesis methodology in the above-mentioned directive;
- understand and be able to use the appropriate citation method in the text and the Reference in the above-mentioned Directive.
Syllabus
  • Basic information about the "Guidelines for the Preparation of Final Theses" and citations according to the APA publication manual (7th and later editions).
  • Basics of academic writing.
  • Ethical principles.
  • Final thesis format.
  • Types of final theses.
  • Effective writing of final theses.
  • Tables and figures.
  • Citation in the text.
  • Citation in the reference list.
Literature
  • Publication manual of the American Psychological Association : the official guide to APA style. Seventh edition. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2020, xxii, 427. ISBN 9781433832154. info
  • Směrnice děkana Fakulty sportovních studií MU č. 3/2020; Pokyny k vypracování závěrečných prací (bakalářských / magisterských / rigorózních)
Teaching methods
Self-study using available online materials
Assessment methods
Attendance at seminars or writing a seminar paper is not required during the semester. Completion of the course will take the form of an online test, which consists of 30 questions. Each question is rated 0 or 1 point. At least 19 points are required to succeed. In case of failure, the student has two repetition options
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2022, spring 2023, autumn 2023, spring 2024, autumn 2024, spring 2025.
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