Discipline seminar - Management and Quality Studies (III year) 1600-SZD-SEMIII-ZJ
The seminar in the third year serves as an advanced discussion forum for doctoral students who are at the stage of analyzing and interpreting research results and finalizing their dissertations. The main focus is on the presentation of empirical research findings, their critical discussion, and the formulation of conclusions with theoretical and applied implications. The aim of the course is to perfect the skills of building a coherent scientific argument, presenting the contribution of one's own research to the development of the discipline, and preparing doctoral students to disseminate their results in the form of scientific publications and conference presentations. The seminar acts as a "dress rehearsal" before the final defense of the research achievements.
Type of course
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Knows and understands:
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
Description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the permitted number of explained absences: Attendance is mandatory. One unexcused absence per semester is permitted. Any subsequent absence requires an official excuse. A prerequisite for passing the course is mature and substantive participation in discussions, including sharing one's own expertise.
Principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session):
Grade, based on two components:
a. Active participation in class (50% of the final grade): assessment of the substantive contribution to discussions, the ability to ask in-depth questions and make insightful observations.
b. Mandatory presentation/s (minimum one, 50% of the final grade): preparation and delivery of a presentation (approx. 25 min + discussion) comprehensively presenting the empirical research results, their discussion, and conclusions. The presentation may take the form of a draft scientific article or a conference presentation.
Resit session: In case of failure, the resit will consist of preparing and delivering a presentation on a topic agreed upon with the instructor.
Methods for the verification of learning outcomes:
a. Observation and assessment of academic maturity during seminar discussions.
b. Assessment of the substantive content and formal aspects of the research results presentation, including the evaluation of the consistency of argumentation and the originality of the conclusions.
Evaluation criteria:
a. Activity: in-depth, analytical nature of comments, ability to connect the presented research with broader trends in the discipline, quality of the provided feedback.
b. Presentation: originality and contribution to the development of knowledge, logical consistency between theory, methodology, and results, ability to synthesise and interpret results, clarity of formulated conclusions, maturity in conducting an academic discussion.
Bibliography
The course is based on the individual research work of the doctoral students. Therefore, the primary literature consists of the bibliographic items collected by the participants for their doctoral dissertations and their own empirical research results.
Additional information
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