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Postgraduate course 2023/2024

Research Seminar "Research Proposal Development"

Type: Compulsory course
Area of studies: Postgraduate Studies
When: 1 year, 1 semester
Mode of studies: offline
Open to: students of one campus
Language: English
ECTS credits: 3
Contact hours: 28

Course Syllabus

Abstract

Research Seminar "Project Proposal Development"1
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  •  To help doctoral students with proper approaches to their dissertation design, including topic, aim and objectives, research methods, and defense track
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  •  The students are able to formulate the topic of their research in a clear and coherent manner
  •  The students are able to develop a theoretical background for their research and formulate their theoretical contribution
  • The students can choose the most appropriate methodology and research design depending on the choice of a theoretical stream and a research question
  • The students can argue and articulate the research design and methods that are the most appropriate to study their research problem
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • Class 1.
  • Class 2.
  • Class 3.
  • Class 4
  • Class 5
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Individual Assignment
  • non-blocking Report
  • blocking Presentation
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2023/2024 1st semester
    0.2 * Individual Assignment + 0.4 * Presentation + 0.4 * Report
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Kivunja, C. (2016). How to Write an Effective Research Proposal for Higher Degree Research in Higher Education: Lessons from Practice. International Journal of Higher Education, 5(2), 163–172. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=eric&AN=EJ1099810

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Chapin, P. G. (2004). Research Projects and Research Proposals : A Guide for Scientists Seeking Funding. Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=164360