SOC782 Thesis Writing Seminar

Fakulta sociálních studií
podzim 2019
Rozsah
0/4/0. 20 kr. Ukončení: z.
Vyučující
Beatrice Elena Chromková Manea, M.A., Ph.D. (přednášející)
prof. Bernadette Nadya Jaworsky, Ph.D. (přednášející)
prof. PhDr. Tomáš Katrňák, Ph.D. (přednášející)
doc. PhDr. Csaba Szaló, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Dr. Werner Binder (cvičící)
Garance
prof. PhDr. Tomáš Katrňák, Ph.D.
Katedra sociologie – Fakulta sociálních studií
Kontaktní osoba: Ing. Soňa Enenkelová
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra sociologie – Fakulta sociálních studií
Předpoklady
SOC749 Thesis Project &&!NOW( SOC759 Thesis Writing Seminar )&&! SOC759 Thesis Writing Seminar
SOC749
Omezení zápisu do předmětu
Předmět je určen pouze studentům mateřských oborů.

Jiné omezení: Only for degree-students of "Sociology" and "Cultural Sociology"
Mateřské obory/plány
Cíle předmětu
This course is for graduate students who plan to write a Master's thesis. To receive a passing grade, students are expected attend consultations regularly and prepare work as assigned.
The main objectives can be summarized as follows:
to develop the theme and structure of a thesis based on a preliminary thesis proposal
to find resources for research and writing
to locate appropriate bibliographic material
to develop a timetable for researching and writing the thesis
to support individual writing skills and address weaknesses
Výstupy z učení
After completing the course, a student will be able to:
-Develop a thesis project into a complete thesis;
-Answer a sociological research question by writing an analytical thesis;
-Engage with relevant academic literature in developing and writing an analytical thesis;
-Utilize scientific evidence to support a sociological argument;
-Apply sociological theory to a research question to help develop an answer to it;
-Write a coherent, multi-chapter analytical thesis on a sociological topic
Osnova
  • Introductory consultation focusing on a plan to develop the thesis project into a full Master's thesis
  • Subsequent consultations regarding:
  • Theoretical grounds and concepts
  • Methodology and methods
  • Outline for the thesis
  • Analytical contents
  • Discussion of the full draft of the thesis
Literatura
  • TURABIAN, Kate L. A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations : Chicago style for students and researchers. Edited by Wayne C. Booth - Gregory G. Colomb - Joseph M. Williams - Joseph Bizup. 9th edition. London: The University of Chicago Press, 2018, xv, 462. ISBN 9780226430577. info
  • American Sociological Association style guide. 5th ed. Washington, DC: American Sociological Association, 2014, xiv, 122. ISBN 9780912764214. info
Výukové metody
Form of teaching: consultations
Requirements: participation in consultations; 80% completed text of the Master's thesis.
Metody hodnocení
Requirements and standards to award credits in Thesis Writing Seminar, Master's program in Sociology:
  • The thesis must be put in the Homework Vault of Thesis Writing Seminar before the deadline stated in the schedule of the Department of Sociology for the given semester. The student submits the thesis in the file under the name of his/her supervisor.
  • When submitted to the Homework Vault, the thesis must have at least 80 percent of the overall number of characters.
  • Please note: not only is the student required to comply with the minimal percentage of the overall number of characters but the thesis must also be coherent in terms of its content and must include all the chapters as agreed with the supervisor (including the conclusion). It is also expected the research question(s) will already be resolved.
  • The footnotes may not be completed.
  • The list of references may not be completed.
  • Any appendices may not be included.

    • Once the deadline for submissions is over, the Homework Vault will be closed. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure the thesis is submitted in time and in the appropriate folder.
    Vyučovací jazyk
    Angličtina
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    Předmět je vyučován každoročně.
    The course is offered to students since the academic year 2017/18.
    Předmět je zařazen také v obdobích podzim 2017, jaro 2018, podzim 2018, jaro 2019, jaro 2020.