Pre-defense of Master's Thesis (JF_470)
About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the evaluation of the scientific quality, research methodology, legal argumentation and compliance with academic requirements of the master’s thesis before submitting the work for defence. To develop students’ ability to present the results of the research in a structured manner, to justify the chosen research methods, to answer questions in a reasoned manner and to critically evaluate the received recommendations for improving the master’s thesis.
Prerequisites
Acquired knowledge and skills in the methodology of legal research, analysis of scientific sources, legal argumentation and academic writing. Completed the study courses provided for in the study programme in accordance with the study plan. Prepared a master’s thesis for pre-defence in accordance with the requirements of RSU, including a fully developed introduction, the main part of the research, conclusions and proposals.
Learning outcomes
1.Explain the requirements for scientific quality, research methodology, academic integrity and legal argumentation of the master’s thesis.
1.Presents the relevance of the master’s thesis, the research problem, the aim, the methodology, the main results, conclusions and proposals in a structured manner.
1.Independently assesses the quality of his/her scientific research, identifies methodological and substantive shortcomings and makes informed decisions on the improvement of the work.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law Science | 3 | Master's | Required | Inga Kudeikina |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law Science | 3 | Master's | Required | Inga Kudeikina |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law Science | 4 | Master's | Required | Inga Kudeikina |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection of economic security | 4 | Master's | Required | Inga Kudeikina | |
| Law Science | 4 | Master's | Required | Inga Kudeikina |
