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Course Syllabus

Master 2021/2022

Research Seminar

Type: Compulsory course (Governance of Science, Technology and Innovation)
Area of studies: Management
Delivered by: Department of Educational Programmes
Where: Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge
When: 2 year, 1, 2 module
Mode of studies: offline
Open to: students of one campus
Instructors: Leonid Gokhberg, Dirk Meissner, Ekaterina Streltsova
Master’s programme: Governance of Science, Technology and Innovation
Language: English
ECTS credits: 9
Contact hours: 88

Course Syllabus

Full Syllabus

Abstract

The course is delivered to the second year students of the Master Program ‘Governance of Science, Technology and Innovation’ at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE). The course length is 342 academic hours in total of which 96 are classroom hours and 246 hours are devoted to self-study. The ultimate goal of the course is to extend students’ expertise in the field of STI studies: to introduce them to the forefront research topics and practical issues, addressed by experts and academic community; to share the first-hand experience of using different methods for STI-related research projects; and to discuss the typical mistakes and helpful research tips. Equally, the course is designed to assist students in choosing relevant topics for their master research, writing their master theses research proposals (MTRPs), and their further realization in master theses. To achieve these goals, the first block of the course includes a series of thematic (project-driven) lectures of experts in the field of STI studies, followed by moderated group discussions. As a part of this block, students’ projects are also presented. The second block of the course is fully given to students writing their MTRPs under supervision, followed by their defenses within the series of research seminars, organized in groups.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • To extend students’ expertise in the field of STI
  • to provide students with practical knowledge and skills necessary for the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data;
  • To assist students in identifying relevant topics for their master research, and developing proper research design
  • to introduce students to the key sources of empirical data in the STI field;
  • To equip students with knowledge and skills necessary for the successful development of MTRPs and further realization of their research projects
  • to consider how to organize and present research results;
  • To train students’ analytical and critical thinking skills
  • to train students’ analytical and critical thinking skills.
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • To analyze different types of data correctly
  • To create proper academic presentation and to communicate research results correctly
  • Сapabilities to analyze different types of data correctly
  • Ability to identify and communicate the form and amount of information needed for decision making; check completeness, process and interpret information
  • Ability to identify and describe problems, develop problem solution strategies, find information and data sources and process these
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • Introduction to the course
  • Introduction to the course
  • Research basics: a brief tour to research design and academic writing
  • Sources of empirical information in STI studies: an overview
  • Quantitative data
  • A world to survive in: new social practices for scientists
  • Qualitative data
  • Social impact of technological progress
  • Presentation of research results
  • Technological development as a factor of a nation’s success
  • Consultations on individual research projects are provided on request
  • Commercialization of R&D results: forms and trends in emerging economies
  • Innovation studies: new horizons
  • Academic pitch session
  • Master thesis research proposals - writting
  • Master thesis research proposal - oral defense
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking In-class
  • non-blocking Peer-review
  • non-blocking Colloquium
  • non-blocking In-class
    Дубликат
  • non-blocking Peer-review
    Дубликат
  • non-blocking Colloquium
    Дубликат
  • non-blocking MTRP
    MTRP is a brief introduction of a research project designed for a master thesis.
  • non-blocking In-class participation
  • non-blocking Pitch presentation
  • non-blocking Master Thesis Research Proposal (defense)
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2020/2021 3rd module
    0.2 * In-class + 0.5 * Colloquium + 0.3 * Peer-review
  • 2021/2022 2nd module
    0.25 * In-class participation + 0.2 * Master Thesis Research Proposal (defense) + 0.35 * MTRP + 0.2 * Pitch presentation
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Cargill, M., & O’Connor, P. (2013). Writing Scientific Research Articles : Strategy and Steps (Vol. Second edition). Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=568792
  • Dowling, R., Maalsen, S., & Kent, J. L. (2018). Sharing as sociomaterial practice: Car sharing and the material reconstitution of automobility. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.DC385DFE
  • Duarte, N. (2008). Slide:ology : The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations (Vol. 1st ed). Beijing: O’Reilly Media. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=412140
  • Ligia MUNTEAN JEMNA. (2016). Qualitative And Mixed Research Methods In Economics: The Added Value When Using Qualitative Research Methods. Journal of Public Administration, Finance and Law, (9), 154. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.a.aic.jopafl.y2016v9p154.167
  • Martin, B. R. (2016). Twenty challenges for innovation studies. Science & Public Policy (SPP), 43(3), 432–450. https://doi.org/10.1093/scipol/scv077
  • Wetcher-Hendricks, D. (2011). Analyzing Quantitative Data : An Introduction for Social Researchers. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=690491

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Ben Martin, Paul Nightingale, & Alfredo Yegros-Yegros. (2011). Science and Technology Studies: Exploring the Knowledge Base. Working Papers on Innovation Studies. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.p.tik.inowpp.20111004
  • Martin, B. R., Nightingale, P., & Yegros Yegros, A. (2011). Science and technology studies: exploring the knowledge base. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.58BAAFD5
  • Michael Jay Katz. (n.d.). FROM RESEARCH TO MANUSCRIPT From Research to Manuscript A Guide to Scientific Writing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.527E83F3