UODK052 Bachelor Thesis Seminar 1

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/0/7. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Guaranteed by
Institute of Paramedical Health Studies – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course provides students with practical advice and theoretical information on the procedures of thesis assignment, elaboration of its parts, submission of the thesis and the thesis defense. Students can discuss the choice of subject matter, research questions, research methods, data processing, evaluation of acquired data etc. The course is based on active consultations. Learning outcomes: Professional knowledge: On completion of the course the student will be able to: a) understand the requirements placed on the quality and formal arrangement of bachelor thesis, b) explain the importance of adequate literature and resource management and to explain correct citing practices, c) summarize the requirements of preparation for consultations with thesis supervisors. Professional skills: The student will be able to: a) phrase their research topic, b) generate theoretical and empirical objectives and research questions, c) actively look up current research within EBP (evidence-based practice), d) design and conduct a basic research project with guidance, e) outline practical solution for a selected issue in the defined target population, f) effectively prepare a PPT presentation for the thesis defense. General ability: The graduate is able to design and conduct basic empirical research, to elaborate an empirically oriented nursing project and to implement evidence base in their research efforts and clinical practice. The graduate is able to participate in more complex research projects in clinical nursing practice. They demonstrate generic skills for nursing research. Competence: The graduates of General/Adult Nurse study are prepared for particular nurse roles, including researcher and innovator roles. They are able to design, conduct, present and defend a simple project.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction - relevance of bachelor thesis to graduate competences in Nursing studies (Adult Nurse). Choice of subject fields for bachelor thesis.
    2. Study resources, literature overview and research, citations, evidence-based practice, bibliographic databases and digital collections.
    3. Structure and content of bachelor thesis: choice of topic, phrasing the thesis title, stages of writing, outline, annotation, body of thesis, methodology, empirical research, discussion and conclusion.
    4. Supervision, co-operation of the student with thesis supervisor.
    5. Formal aspects of bachelor thesis: structuring of text, segmentation and numbering of chapters, layout, frequency tables, charts, image copyright, appendices, abbreviation list etc.
    6. Preparation for thesis defense.
    Students chose the subject of their thesis and their supervisors independently or based on the topics suggested by the faculty. If the student decides to conduct field research in the practical part of the thesis, they will consult the CER (Centre for Empirical Research) to clarify methodology, data evaluation and interpretation.
Literature
    required literature
  • Metodický pokyn děkana FVP SLU v Opavě - aktuální verze na www.fvp.slu.cz v platném znění. info
  • ARCHALOUSOVÁ, A. Jak napsat bc. práci v oboru VS. Distanční studijní opora a e-learningový kurz. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, 2012. URL info
    recommended literature
  • KAPOUNOVÁ, J. Formální úprava diplomové práce. Ostrava: OU, 1998. info
  • GREENHALGH, T. Jak pracovat s vědeckou publikací. Základy medicíny založené na důkazu. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2003. info
  • RYBÁROVÁ, L., CUPEROVÁ, J., RYBÁROVÁ, D. Metodika písania bakalárskej práce. Martin: Osveta, 2009. ISBN 978-80-8063-316-5. info
  • POTOMKOVÁ, J. Lékařská praxe založená na důkazech. Vyhledávací strategie. Přednášky pro doktorandské studium lékařů. Olomouc: LF UP, 2008. info
  • Šanderová, J. Jak číst a psát odborný text ve společenských vědách. Praha, 2005. ISBN 80-86429-40-7. info
  • IVANOVÁ, K., JURÍČKOVÁ, L. Písemné práce na vysokých školách se zdravotnickým zaměřením. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého, 2005. ISBN 80-2440-992-5. info
  • MEŠKO, D., KATUŠČÁK, D. a kol. Akademická príručka. Martin: Osveta, 2004. ISBN 80-8063-150-6. info
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: Seminář 7 HOD/SEM.
Teacher's information
Independent activity of the student within this course is based on elaboration of their research project, procurement of a thesis supervisor and submission of an application form to get consent for the subject of the thesis. A printed, signed and submitted STAG form with thesis outline and a signature by the supervisor and by the head of the department are prerequisites for course credit.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2018, Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023.
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