Master’s Thesis Preparation

Major: Sociology
Code of subject: 7.054.01.O.018
Credits: 12.00
Department: Sociology and Social Work
Lecturer: Savka Viktor, PhD
Semester: 3 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Learning outcomes: Develop social research projects and justify their methodology. Be able to organize and conduct social research using valid and reliable methods. It is argued to present one's own opinion, to be critical and self-critical in discussions with opponents. Be able to analyze empirical data using modern methods. Present the results of research in written and oral forms in Ukrainian and foreign languages. Prepare reporting documents and research papers based on the results of social research in accordance with the established requirements. Solve ethical dilemmas in accordance with the norms of professional ethics of the sociologist and universal values. Be able to collect, systematize and summarize social information in professional activities. Monitor and evaluate social projects and programs according to existing criteria. Specialized conceptual knowledge, including modern scientific achievements in the field of professional activity or industry. knowledge and is the basis for original thinking and research. Specialized problem-solving skills required for research and / or innovation in order to develop new knowledge and procedures. Ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments in the presence of incomplete or limited information, taking into account aspects of social and ethical responsibility. Clear and unambiguous communication of one's own knowledge, conclusions and arguments to specialists and non-specialists, in particular, to students. Clear and unambiguous communication of one's own knowledge, conclusions and arguments to specialists and non-specialists, in particular, to students. Management of work or learning processes that are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches Responsibility for contributing to professional knowledge and practice and / or evaluating the performance of teams and teams.
Required prior and related subjects: all educational components of the educational program of the level "Master"
Summary of the subject: Preparation of master's qualification work on the topic chosen by the master's student. Basic requirements for work: compliance with all requirements for scientific work, including compliance with the requirements of academic integrity. The work should include not only the theoretical and methodological part, but also the empirical one, in particular the program and research tools, as well as recommendations of an applied nature. It is desirable that the main provisions of the work were tested at conferences, in publications. If the work is defended in a foreign language, it is necessary to submit its abstract in the language of defense, agreed with the teacher of the Department of Foreign Languages.
Assessment methods and criteria: defense of master's thesis (100%)
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