Research management: self-presentation 1600-SZD-ZBN-A
This course is designed to familiarise doctoral students with the methods and principles of organising scientific projects and with opportunities to apply for their funding. Doctoral students will learn about the principles of constructing research projects financed especially from external sources, their implementation and settlement. They will learn about scientific project management techniques and the specifics of working in a research team, as well as elements of publication strategy and knowledge transfer.
They will also improve self-presentation skills, as well as the commercialisation and dissemination of research. Obligatory interdisciplinary course, held in groups of up to 12 students, are organised by the Doctoral School of Social Sciences in cooperation with leading discipline units
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge | The graduate knows and understands:
WG_01 - to the extent necessary for existing paradigms to be revised - a worldwide body of work, covering theoretical foundations as well as general and selected specific issues - relevant to a particular discipline
within the social sciences
WG_02 - the main development trends in the disciplines of the social sciences in which the education is provided
WG_03 - scientific research methodology in the field of the social sciences
WK_01 - fundamental dilemmas of modern civilisation from the perspective of the social sciences
Skills | The graduate is able to:
UK_05 - speaking a foreign language at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages using the professional terminology specific to the discipline within the social sciences, to the extent enabling participation in an international scientific and professional environment
Social competences | The graduate is ready to
KO_01 - fulfilling the social obligations of researchers and creators
KO_02 - fulfilling social obligations and taking actions in the public interest, in particular in initiating actions in the public interest
KO_03 - think and acting in an entrepreneurial manner
And others: Students are able to communicate on specialised topics to the extent that they can actively participate in an international scientific environment. Participants are able to use English at B2 level. Students are able to select and prepare content for presentation in front of an audience. Participants are able to properly prepare the content and flow of the presentation. Students are able to present their content in front of an audience. Students master public speaking techniques and tools, including storytelling and narration.
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