Principles of Scientific Work

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Institute of Economic Studies

Synopsis:

The course concentrates mainly on particular phases of writing the articles or thesis: starting with the research of literature and other information sources, formulation of hypothesis and research questions, structure of the work, choice of methods etc. Attention is also paid to ethical principles, norms and stadards of quations etc.

Requirements:

Docházka a aktivní účast - 50 %

Zpracování rešerše literatury - 50 %

Syllabus of lectures:

Content of lectures:

1. Main phases of forming of scientific work

2. Information sources and research of literature

3. Determination of the goal and research questions

4. Structure of the work

5. Main scientific methods– comparative, analysis, case studies

6. Standards of quotation and the list of sources

7. Ethical principles

8. Formal demands for scientific work

9. Title, abstract and key words

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Study Objective:

The study objective of the course is to acquiant the students with the main standards of scientific work.

Study materials:

Basic literature:

WEYERS, J., MCMILLAN, K. (2013). How to Cite, Reference & Avoid Plagiarism at University. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited. ISBN 978-0-273-77333-7.

PECORARI, D. (2013). Teaching to avoid plagiarism: how to promote good source use. Maidenhead: Open Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0-335-24593-2.

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Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans: