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Master's Thesis I

Course developer

Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to develop a master's thesis. The master's thesis is an independent scientific research on topical topics in the chosen field of study. A study can be considered scientific if it complements the existing body of knowledge with new findings. The master's thesis provides an analysis of the research problem, outlines the development of the research subject or idea, puts forward an independent research hypothesis and provides a reasoned justification. The master's thesis consists of studies of scientific literature, experimental / analytical research, statistical data analysis and compilation of research results. The development of the work takes place simultaneously with the acquisition of theoretical knowledge.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knows the stages and structure of the master's thesis, the significance of the chosen master's thesis topic in the context of current events.
Is able to choose scientific literature and critically evaluate its content, perform experimental and analytical research.
Is able to formulate the aims and tasks of the master's thesis, to choose and apply modern and internationally recognized research methods.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Choice of master's thesis topic and topicality.
2. Selection of the supervisor of the master's thesis.
3. Discussion and coordination of the master's thesis development plan with the supervisor.
4. Proposing a master's thesis hypothesis.
5 Formulation of the aim and tasks of the master's thesis.
6. Analysis of the general situation according to the topic of the master's thesis.
7. Studies of scientific literature according to the topic of the master's thesis.
8. Choice of research methods.
9.Development of a plan for experimental / analytical studies.
10. Getting acquainted with the Methodological Instructions.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Requirements for obtaining a test with a mark:
• regular communication with the supervisor of the master's thesis,
• a report to the supervisor at the end of the semester according to the amount of work done, including the theme of the master's thesis, goals, tasks and the subject of the research, literature studies.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Studies of scientific and study literature related to the topic of the master's thesis (monographs, scientific articles and their collections, conference and seminar materials, specialized scientific periodicals).
Independent development of successive works related to the topic of the master's thesis.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The topic of the master's thesis, aims, tasks and research subject are formulated, literature studies are performed.

Compulsory reading

1. Nolikums par studiju noslēguma pārbaudījumiem. LLU Senāta 09.04.2014 lēmums Nr. 8-65. Pieejams: https://www.llu.lv/lv/dokumenti
2. Par akadēmiskā godīguma pārkāpumiem studiju, noslēguma/promocijas darbos. Rektora rīkojums Nr. 4.3.- 8/72, 04.10.2017. Pieejams: https://www.llu.lv/lv/dokumenti
3. Studentu darbu noformēšana: metodiskie norādījumi. Atkārtots, papildināts izdevums. Sast. U.Kļaviņš u.c. VBF. Jelgava: LLU, 2017. 46 lpp. Pieejams: http://llufb.llu.lv/LLU-studiju-materiali/VBF/VBF_Studentu_darbu_noformesana_2017.pdf

Further reading

1. Studiju nolikums https://www.llu.lv/sites/default/files/2021-05/Studiju_nolikums_2021.pdf

Periodicals and other sources

1. Valsts zemes dienests. Pieejams: http://www.vzd.gov.lv
2. Lauku atbalsta dienests. Pieejams: http://www.lad.gov.lv
3. Latvijas Ģeotelpiskās informācijas aģentūra. Pieejams: http:// www.lgia.gov.lv

Notes

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