Delivered at:: International laboratory for Applied Network Research

Course type:: Elective course

When:: 1 year, 1-4 module

Instructors

Maltseva, Daria

Shcheglova, Tamara

Full Syllabus

Abstract

This research seminar is aimed at supporting the process of Term papers preparation, covering the main research stages, such as topic selection, research design, choice of methodology, data collection, literature review, and results’ presentation. These aspects are discussed from the perspectives of Computational Social and Network sciences, which allows students to gain a deeper knowledge of o the current trends and methodological and theoretical advancements in these fields. Current ideas, problems, and projects in the field of Network analysis are discussed at the seminar jointly with the projects of the students. Within the course, the students are intended to prepare a Research Term paper, following a scientifically oriented track of the program and / or having main interest in the field of network analysis theory and methodology. The seminar is aimed at developing and stimulating students' skills of research and publication activity. Important goal of the seminar is to promote a proper structuring of research in the field of Network analysis.

Learning Objectives

• Support the process of Term paper preparation
• Prepare the student for independent research work
• Develop skills for discussion and objective assessment of scientific research

Expected Learning Outcomes

be able to justify the chosen research methodology
be able to present research results
have written and oral speech within the stated research topic
• students can competently organize the process of research work in terms of all necessary stages
• students can develop a research design of the project
• students can justify the chosen research methodology
• students can make a comprehensive literature review
• students can present research results in various formats of scientific outcomes (Term paper, presentation, scientific paper)
• students have written and oral skills in presenting and discussing various research topics

Course Contents

Introduction to Scientific Thinking
Topic Formulation
Research Proposal
Operationalization Scheme
Measurement
Interpretation
Workshop on writing academic articles
Workshop on submission of sections and reports to international conferences
Workshop on presentation of research results

Assessment Elements

Homeworks
Final presentation

Interim Assessment

2023/2024 4th module
0.4 * Final presentation + 0.6 * Homeworks

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Rainer Bauböck, Donatella Della Porta, Ignacio Lago, & Camil Ungureanu. (2012). What methodological “wars” methodological pluralism? Revista Española de Ciencia Política, (29), 11. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsdoj&AN=edsdoj.2385852644e540ab804dd172189cabdd

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Richard Paul, & Linda Elder. (2019). The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools: Vol. 8th ed. The Foundation for Critical Thinking.
Waller, A. (2010). Philosophical Foundations for the Practices of Ecology. Biologist, 57(3), 150.

Master’s Programme 'Data Analytics and Social Statistics'

Contacts

Research Seminar "Computational Social and Network Sciences"