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Lecturer(s)
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Pata Vladimír, prof. Dr. Ing.
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Monková Katarína, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Regulations and standards relating to research reports. 2. Formal requirements for diploma projects. 3. Methodology of research and development work - requirements for the annual project. 4. Act on Patents, Inventions and Industrial Designs (207/2000 Coll.). 5. Literary sources, level and their importance for research reports. 6. Work with literature - searching in electronic databases, correct choice of keywords. 7. Methodology for developing the annual project - structure, introductory parts, appendices. 8. Abstract, summary, conclusion - meaning and structure. 9. Methodology for developing a year project - research, bibliographic citations (ISO 690). 10. Methodology for developing a year project - writing style, foreign languages, formulas, symbols, editing peculiarities. 11. Practical exercises of presentation skills. 12. Presentation of the results of the study part of the diploma project I. 13. Presentation of the results of the study part of the diploma project II. 14. Final adjustments, evaluation methodology, results of annual projects.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Preparation for course credit
- 90 hours per semester
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| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| Methodologies of research work: Understanding of different scientific research methods, including quantitative and qualitative approaches. Ability to design and evaluate a research plan. Knowledge of statistical methods and tools for data analysis. |
| Methodologies of research work: Understanding of different scientific research methods, including quantitative and qualitative approaches. Ability to design and evaluate a research plan. Knowledge of statistical methods and tools for data analysis. |
| Theoretical knowledge: Familiarization with the theoretical framework related to a specific research topic. Understanding of relevant theories and concepts in the field of study. |
| Theoretical knowledge: Familiarization with the theoretical framework related to a specific research topic. Understanding of relevant theories and concepts in the field of study. |
| Ethical principles of research: Protection of personal data and methods of processing sensitive information. Adherence to ethical principles and procedures in research work. |
| Ethical principles of research: Protection of personal data and methods of processing sensitive information. Adherence to ethical principles and procedures in research work. |
| Review of relevant literature: Ability to conduct research and identify relevant sources. Skill in critical evaluation of existing research. |
| Review of relevant literature: Ability to conduct research and identify relevant sources. Skill in critical evaluation of existing research. |
| Writing scientific texts: Ability to structure a research report or academic article. Thorough use of scientific terminology and writing style. Knowledge of the rules of citation and notation of literature. |
| Writing scientific texts: Ability to structure a research report or academic article. Thorough use of scientific terminology and writing style. Knowledge of the rules of citation and notation of literature. |
| Communication skills: Ability to present research results orally and in writing. Skill in discussing and defending research conclusions. |
| Communication skills: Ability to present research results orally and in writing. Skill in discussing and defending research conclusions. |
| Analysis and interpretation of data: Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data in accordance with the research objective. |
| Analysis and interpretation of data: Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data in accordance with the research objective. |
| Independence and critical thinking: Ability to work independently and solve problems. Ability to critically assess own research work and results. |
| Independence and critical thinking: Ability to work independently and solve problems. Ability to critically assess own research work and results. |
| Technical skills: Use of specialized software and tools for research, data analysis and research report processing. |
| Technical skills: Use of specialized software and tools for research, data analysis and research report processing. |
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| Formulating a research problem: the student identifies a relevant problem that will be the focus of the research assignment. |
| Formulating a research problem: the student identifies a relevant problem that will be the focus of the research assignment. |
| Designing a research plan: the student develops a plan that includes the objectives, methods, tools, and procedures he/she will use to conduct the research. |
| Designing a research plan: the student develops a plan that includes the objectives, methods, tools, and procedures he/she will use to conduct the research. |
| Data processing: the student is able to perform data collection, analysis and interpretation, to use various statistical methods and software to analyze data. |
| Data processing: the student is able to perform data collection, analysis and interpretation, to use various statistical methods and software to analyze data. |
| Ethical aspects of research: the student masters the ethical principles of research work such as privacy, sensitive topics and more. |
| Ethical aspects of research: the student masters the ethical principles of research work such as privacy, sensitive topics and more. |
| Compiling research reports: as an important part of scientific work, the student presents and communicates research results. |
| Compiling research reports: as an important part of scientific work, the student presents and communicates research results. |
| Report structure: the student prepares a structured research report that includes an introduction, theoretical framework, methodology, results, discussion and conclusion. |
| Report structure: the student prepares a structured research report that includes an introduction, theoretical framework, methodology, results, discussion and conclusion. |
| Scientific writing style: the student is able to write scientific texts clearly and precisely, with an emphasis on scientific terminology and style. |
| Scientific writing style: the student is able to write scientific texts clearly and precisely, with an emphasis on scientific terminology and style. |
| Citations and references: the student properly cites used sources and creates a bibliography. |
| Citations and references: the student properly cites used sources and creates a bibliography. |
| Independent task and research activity: the student carries out an independent research related to the topic that he/she plans to work on as part of his/her diploma thesis. |
| Independent task and research activity: the student carries out an independent research related to the topic that he/she plans to work on as part of his/her diploma thesis. |
| Research work: the student carries out thorough research work related to own topic. This includes studying the relevant literature, analyzing current research and preparing a basic theoretical framework. |
| Research work: the student carries out thorough research work related to own topic. This includes studying the relevant literature, analyzing current research and preparing a basic theoretical framework. |
| Elaboration of the results: based on the research, the student identifies the main questions and problems associated with his/her topic and prepares a first draft of the research plan for the thesis. |
| Elaboration of the results: based on the research, the student identifies the main questions and problems associated with his/her topic and prepares a first draft of the research plan for the thesis. |
| teaching methods |
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| Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing) |
| Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing) |
| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
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| Individual work of students |
| Individual work of students |
| Practice exercises |
| Practice exercises |
| assessment methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Analysis of seminar paper |
| Analysis of seminar paper |
| Grade (Using a grade system) |
| Grade (Using a grade system) |
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Recommended literature
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ČSN ISO 690 (010197) Informace a dokumentace. Český normalizační institut, 2011.
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ČADILOVÁ, K. Informace a dokumentace - bibliografické citace: ČSN ISO 690-2.. Praha: Český normalizační institut, 2000.
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Česká technická norma. ČSN ISO 690 (01 0197) Informace a dokumentace - Pravidla pro bibliografické odkazy a citace informačních zdrojů. 3. vyd.. Praha: Úřad pro technickou normalizaci, metrologii a státní zkušebnictví, 2011.
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KIMLIČKA, Š. Ako citovať a vytvárať bibliografických odkazov podĺa noriem ISO 690. Bratislava: Stimul, 2002. ISBN 80-88982-57-X.
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KIRKMAN, J. Good Style. Writing for Science and Technology. Routledge: Chapman & Hal, 2005.
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ŠESTÁK, Z. Jak psát a přednášet o vědě. 1. vyd.. Praha: Academia, 2000. ISBN 8020007555.
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