(in Polish) Seminarium magisterskie I 2100-PP-M-D2SEMA
Objectives: to deepen students' knowledge of research methodology in the field of public policy, including research methods and tools, and the ability to apply them appropriately; to develop the ability to synthetically describe a given problem in the field of public policy, to formulate conclusions summarising detailed analyses and to recommend actions adequate to the identified features of a given problem, as well as to select sources appropriately and to analyse them critically. During the course, students consolidate their knowledge of intellectual and industrial property protection, as well as train in the application of advanced information and communication techniques.
During the master's seminar, all participants are required to present and discuss the initial concept of the entire master's thesis and - in stages - the subsequent parts of the thesis, and to prepare and submit the final version of the thesis for approval. The basis of the seminar work is the consultation with the thesis supervisor and the discussion of the participants. This requires the student's ongoing participation in the seminars.
The first semester seminar covers the following.
- Principles of scientific writing; the importance of protecting intellectual property.
- Selection of a research topic.
- Searching for sources.
- Methodological assumptions and plan of own research.
- The importance of applied dissertations.
The second semester seminar includes the following:
- Principles of scientific writing; importance of protecting intellectual property.
- Design of an own research project: based on quantitative or qualitative, found or self-generated data.
- Implementation of own research.
The third semester seminar includes the following elements:
- Principles of scientific writing; the importance of protecting intellectual property.
- Implementation of the self-study.
- Analysis of the collected empirical material in the light of selected theory.
- Preparation of the thesis.
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge: graduate knows:
- in-depth understanding of theoretical conceptual categories and public policy models used in the preparation of the master's thesis (K_W01)
- in a deeper degree the principles and methods of diagnosing and defining problems analysed in the master's thesis (K_W02)
in-depth methodology of public policy research, thanks to its use for the needs of the specific research carried out for the master's thesis (K_W05)
- the importance of intellectual and industrial property protection in the preparation of the master's thesis (K_W12)
Skills: Students will be able to:
- critically analyse processes of formation and solution of problems in the public sphere analysed in the master's thesis (K_U01)
design and conduct own research in the field of public policy for the master's thesis (K_U04)
- present the results of research and analysis in the field of public policy in oral (during master's seminars) and written (in master's thesis) forms ( K_U06)
- complement and improve their knowledge and skills while searching for information and data for the master's thesis (K_U10)
Social competence: the student is ready to :
- critically evaluate the scientific and social debate particularly in the subject field of the thesis, including an appreciation of the importance of scientific evidence (K_K01)
- correctly identify and resolve dilemmas related to work in the field of public policy, both as an academic and practical activity; he/she is ready to perform his/her professional role responsibly, including the development of achievements in the field of public policy, thanks to work on both theoretical and empirical side of the Master's thesis (K_K03)
- is able to monitor information on the economic, social and political situation affecting the public sphere on an on-going basis, as well as to update his/her knowledge in the field of public policy, thanks to the necessity to carry out such activities in connection with the preparation of the master's thesis (K_K04)
Assessment criteria
A requirement for passing the seminar and for being allowed to take the Master's examination is the preparation of an independent work according to the detailed guidelines. A requirement for passing is also participation in seminars directed to the whole group (two absences possible) and individual seminars (consultations) to discuss the progress of the thesis.
In order to pass the first semester of the seminar, the student is required to select the topic of the thesis, carry out a search for sources, develop the concept of the thesis, including its outline and methodological assumptions for the own research, and begin work on the erudite part of the thesis.
The credit for the second semester of the seminar requires the submission of the erudite part of the thesis (chapter), the development of the design of the own research and the implementation of the own research.
Requirement for the third (final) semester is based on the completed own study, the analysis of the empirical material carried out and the acceptance by the supervisor of the entire thesis.
Practical placement
Not applicable.
Bibliography
Babbie E., Badania społeczne w praktyce, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2005 (i wydania późniejsze)
Firlit-Fesnak G., Męcina J.. (red.), Polityka społeczna (podręcznik akademicki, nowe wydanie) PWN, Warszawa 2018.
Frankfort-Nachmias Ch., Nachmias D., Metody badawcze w naukach społecznych, Zysk –i Ska Wydawnictwo, Poznań 2001 (i wydania późniejsze)
Silverman D., Prowadzenie badań jakościowych, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2007.
Sułek A., Ogród metodologii socjologicznej, Scholar, Warszawa 2002.
Sztumski J. , Wstęp do metod i technik badań społecznych, PWN, Warszaw 1984.
Szatur-Jaworska B., Diagnozowanie w polityce społecznej, IPS, Aspra-JR, Warszawa,2003,
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