Phd student seminar - Security studies 1600-SZD-SDOK-NoB
• Introduction to the seminar – constructing research concepts and selecting methodologies.
• Literature review – search techniques and source analysis.
• Research methods in social sciences and security studies – quantitative and qualitative approaches.
• Structure of a doctoral dissertation – impact of research concepts on dissertation layout.
• Preparing doctoral candidates for dissertation defense – procedures and requirements.
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
WG_1 – world achievements, covering theoretical foundations as well as general issues and selected specific issues of a given scientific or artistic discipline, to a degree allowing revision of existing paradigms
WG_2 - main development trends of the scientific or artistic disciplines which are the object of studies
WG_3 - methodology of scientific research
Skills: Can:
UW_1 - use knowledge of various scientific or artistic disciplines to creatively identify, formulate and innovatively solve complex problems or perform research tasks, and specifically: define the purpose and subject of research and formulate a research hypothesis, develop and creatively use research methods, techniques and tools, draw conclusions from research results
UW_2 – make a critical analysis and evaluation of the results of scientific research, expert activity and other creative works and their contribution to the development of knowledge
UK_1 - communicate on specialist topics to a degree enabling active participation in the international research community
UK_3 - initiate a debate
UK_4 - participate in the scientific discourse
Social competences: Is ready to:
KK_1 - critically evaluate the achievements of a given scientific or artistic discipline
KK_2 - critically evaluate own contribution to the development of a given scientific or artistic discipline
KK_3 - recognise the importance of science in solving cognitive and practical problems
KO_1 - fulfil social obligations of researchers and creators
KR_1 - maintain and develop the ethos of research and creative communities, including: conducting scientific activity independently, respecting the principle of public ownership of research results, taking into account the principles of intellectual property protection
Assessment criteria
• Presentation quality (30%) – Clarity, coherence, and scientific value.
• Research progress (50%) – Depth of literature review and methodology application.
• Final assessment (20%) – Written or oral evaluation of dissertation progress.
Bibliography
• Creswell, J. W. (2018). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches.
• Yin, R. K. (2014). Case Study Research: Design and Methods.
• Flick, U. (2018). The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Data Collection.
• Silverman, D. (2020). Interpreting Qualitative Data.
• Gerring, J. (2017). Case Study Research: Principles and Practices.
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