PSY475 Scientific communication and master thesis writing

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2015
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Macháčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Lenka Dědková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Jan Šerek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Věra Žůrková (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Macháčková, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Macháčková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
each odd Thursday 15:15–18:30 P22
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 0/15
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of lecture is to gain practical experience in some of the basic forms of scientific communication. Among them will be writing of abstract, empirical article, poster/presentation, grant proposal, article review. In the course, large portion of individual activity of students is required. Besides one’s own writing/presentation, students will be also giving feedback to other course participants; active participation during seminars is required. Course is recommended for psychology students who: a) are finishing their master thesis b) intend to write an article from an existing text (e.g. bachelor thesis) c) intend to continue studies in doctoral program
Syllabus
  • 1. lecture: Introduction to the course and theme. 1. seminar: Writing abstract 2. lecture: Writing empirical article 2. seminar: Discussion about abstracts. 3. lecture: Writing popularization, article review. 3. seminar: Discussion about first drafts of articles. 4. lecture: Presentation/poster preparation. 4. seminar: Discussion about reviews. 5. lecture: Writing grant (and others) proposals. 5. seminar: Discussion about articles and reviews. 6. seminar. Oral presentations.
Literature
  • American Psychological Association. Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. 5th ed. Washington : American psychological association, c2001. xxviii, 439 s. ISBN 1557987912.
  • STRUNK, William. The elements of style. by William Strunk Jr. ; with revisions, an introduction, and a chapter on writing by E.B. White. 4th ed. New York : Allyn and Bacon, c2000. xviii, 105 s. ISBN 020530902X.
  • ŠANDEROVÁ, Jadwiga and Alena MILTOVÁ. Jak číst a psát odborný text ve společenských vědách : několik zásad pro začátečníky. Vydání první. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 2005, 209 stran. ISBN 9788086429403. info
Teaching methods
lectures; reading; class discussion; presentation of homeworks during classes
Assessment methods
Students must attend 80% of sessions (it is possible to miss one lecture and one seminar), give feedback and join discussion during seminars, and complete all assignments before deadlines.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Pro otevření kurzu je potřeba minimálně 8 zapsaných studentů. Výjimky budou uděleny až po ukončení registrace.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2005, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2013.
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