USPQP041 Diploma Thesis Seminar II

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/6/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. PaedDr. Vlasta Cabanová, PhD. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Šárka Honová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kateřina Janků, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Marta Kolaříková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PaedDr. Milan Kubiatko, PhD. (seminar tutor)
PaedDr. Yveta Odstrčilíková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Andrea Silberová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. Mgr. Eva Zezulková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Eva Zezulková, Ph.D.
Institute of Special Education – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: Mgr. Denisa Janků
Prerequisites (in Czech)
FAKULTA(FVP) && TYP_STUDIA(N) && FORMA(P) && ROCNIK(2)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to support the student in the preparation of the diploma thesis and in the preparation for its defense as part of the final state examination.
Learning outcomes

By completing the course, the student will acquire:

Professional knowledge:

  • Knows the theoretical basis of the diploma thesis topic;
  • Is able to describe the structure of the diploma thesis and its content;
  • Knows the current format and template for writing final theses at FVP SLU;
  • Is oriented in the topic and is able to analyze the theoretical foundations of the topic;
  • Knows the criteria and research methodology;
  • Is able to correctly prepare the methodological part of the empirical section;
  • Is able to characterize the aims, methods, and research techniques.


Professional skills:

  • Is able to prepare the diploma thesis project independently;
  • Is able to search professional literature on the chosen topic;
  • Is able to conduct a literature review;
  • Is able to analyze and compare theoretical foundations;
  • Is able to develop research methodology;
  • Is able to collect data and information for a specific research project and process them;
  • Sees clear connections between the aims and outcomes of the diploma thesis.


General competencies:

  • Is able to express an independent opinion in the area of the chosen special education topic;
  • Is able to adequately defend the established structure, procedure, and coherence of the thesis;
  • Is capable of self-reflection and defending the thesis.
Syllabus

The content of the diploma seminar consists of consultations between the supervisor and the student aimed at the preparation of the diploma thesis.

1. Processing of collected data and interpretation of the obtained results; evaluation and interpretation of research data.
2. Finalization of the working version of the theoretical part and completion of the theoretical section of the thesis. Completion of the practical part of the thesis, evaluation of the thesis objectives, and specification of the appendices.
3. Formulation of the main conclusions, drawing recommendations for practice, and possible discussion. Completion of the theoretical and practical parts, introduction, conclusion, and summary.
4. Consultation of final comments on the empirical part. Completion of the formal aspects of the thesis (stylistically, linguistically, and grammatically correct expression).
5.–6. Preparation for the defense, including adequate responses to expected questions and comments.
Literature
    required literature
  • SD2/2026 Kvalifikační práce a její obhajoba
  • MPD 1/2026 Zpracování kvalifikačních prací na Fakultě veřejných politik v Opavě
  • Seznam literatury odpovídající tématu diplomové práce po konzultaci s vedoucím práce.
  • KAPOUNOVÁ, J., KAPOUN, P. Bakalářská a diplomová práce: od zadání po obhajobu. Praha: Grada, 2017. ISBN 978-80-271-0079-8.
  • KRČ, M. Metodologie vědecké práce. Brno: Petr Brázda, 2019. ISBN 978-80-87387-65-8.
  • NOVOTNÁ, H., ŠPAČEK, O., ŠŤOVÍČKOVÁ JANTULOVÁ, M. (eds.). Metody výzkumu ve společenských vědách. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 2019. ISBN 978-80-7571-025-3.
  • OCHRANA, F. Metodologie sociálních věd. Praha: Karolinum, 2021. ISBN 978-80-246-4968-9.
    recommended literature
  • HENDL, J. Kvalitativní výzkum: základní teorie, metody a aplikace. Praha: Portál, 2016. ISBN 978-80-262-0982-9.
  • CHRÁSKA, M. Metody pedagogického výzkumu: základy kvantitativního výzkumu. Praha: Grada, 2016. Pedagogika. ISBN 978-80-247-5326-3.
  • KAJANOVÁ, A., DVOŘÁČKOVÁ, O., STRÁNSKÝ, P. Metodologie výzkumu v oblasti sociálních věd. České Budějovice: Jihočeská univerzita, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7394-639-5.
  • MERTENS, D. M. Research and evaluation in education and psychology: integrating diversity with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. Los Angeles: SAGE, 2020. ISBN 978-1-5443-3376-2.
  • PITNEY, W. A., PARKER, J., SINGE, S. M., POTTEIGER, K. Qualitative research in the health professions. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Incorporated, 2020. ISBN 978-1-63091-596-4.
  • SZOTKOWSKÁ LACKOVÁ, E. Bakalářská a diplomová práce je hra, aneb, 10 + 5 tipů, jak napsat závěrečnou práci rychle, efektivně a bez stresu. Písek: Genius Institut, 2019. ISBN 978-80-270-5293-6.
  • ŠANDEROVÁ, J. Jak číst a psát odborný text ve společenských vědách: několik zásad pro začátečníky. Praha: Slon, 2005. ISBN 80-86429-40-7.
    not specified
  • EGER, L., EGEROVÁ, D. Základy metodologie výzkumu. Plzeň: Západočeská univerzita, 2017. ISBN 978-80-261-0735-4.
  • HENDL, J., REMR, J. Metody výzkumu a evaluace. Praha: Portál, 2017. ISBN 978-80-262-1192-1.
  • MAREŠ, J., VLČKOVÁ, K. K metodologickým standardům kvantitativních studií v pedagogice: Jak psát o výzkumných zjištěních? Pedagogická orientace. 2013, roč. 23, č. 4, s. 455-477. ISSN 1211-4669.
  • PUNCH, K. F. Úspěšný návrh výzkumu. Praha: Portál, 2015. ISBN 978-80-262-0980-5.
  • SPOUSTA, V. Vádemékum autora odborné a vědecké práce humanitního a sociálního zaměření. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7204-617-1.
  • ŠEĎOVÁ, K., ŠVAŘÍČEK, R. Jak psát kvalitativně orientované výzkumné studie. Kvalita v kvalitativním výzkumu. Pedagogická orientace. 2013, roč. 23, č. 4, s. 478-510. ISSN 1211-4669.
Teaching methods
  • Interview
  • Discussion
  • Productive work with text
  • Work with a graph/diagram/concept map
Assessment methods

The student prepares the diploma thesis under the supervision of the thesis supervisor. Teaching takes place in the form of individual consultations according to an agreement with the thesis supervisor. The student continuously submits the text for review according to the assigned instructions and agreed deadlines in accordance with the general schedule. The thesis supervisor guides the student in studying professional literature and professionally leads the student step by step through the preparation of the theoretical part on the assigned topic, the research methodology, data analysis, and the conclusions of the diploma thesis on a topic relevant to the field.

Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information

 The student will be able to continuously consult individually studied course topics via e-mail, individual consultations, or group consultations.

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