Course: Master Thesis Seminar

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Course title Master Thesis Seminar
Course code TUTP/TK9SD
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pachlová Vendula, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Lazárková Zuzana, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Salek Richardos Nikolaos, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. The background research on an assigned topic. 2. Possible relevant sources. 3. The application of these sources. 4. Search options. 5. On-line databases in TBU library. 6. Licensed databases. 7. Searching of articles in a consortium of libraries. 8. Searching for data in general on the Internet. 9. Composition and content of the theoretical part. 10. Experimental part and its content. 11. Methods of experimental data processing. 12. Data commentary and discussion. 13. Conclusion. 14. The methods of source citation (Science Citation Index).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Practice exercises
  • Participation in classes - 4 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 15 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 11 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
characterize the structure of master thesis
characterize the structure of master thesis
characterize the principles of master thesis
characterize the principles of master thesis
describe method of creating bibliographic citations
describe method of creating bibliographic citations
define the typographical rules
define the typographical rules
list the principles of master thesis presentation
list the principles of master thesis presentation
Skills
search for professional publications in databases
search for professional publications in databases
write a literary research on a given topic
write a literary research on a given topic
interpret the results of professional activities
interpret the results of professional activities
apply typographic rules
apply typographic rules
cite printed and electronic sources
cite printed and electronic sources
create and present a presentation of professional activity
create and present a presentation of professional activity
teaching methods
Knowledge
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Skills
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Knowledge
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Systematic observation of the student
Systematic observation of the student
Recommended literature
  • ČSN ISO 690. Informace a dokumentace ? Pravidla pro bibliografické odkazy a citace informačních zdrojů. Praha: Úřad pro technickou normalizaci, metrologii a státní zkušebnictví, 2011. Třídící znak 01 0197..
  • dle zadání vedoucího DP.
  • grafický design manuál UTB ve Zlíně.
  • Grafický design manuál UTB ve Zlíně..
  • Knihovna UTB ve Zlíně (vědecké databáze, generátor citací).
  • Platné předpisy UTB ve Zlíně pro vypracování diplomové práce..
  • Portál IVA - informační výchova na UTB ve Zlíně..
  • Šablona UTB ve Zlíně pro vypracování diplomové práce..


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