GLCb1019 Diploma seminar II: Thesis writing

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0/2. 8 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Kateřina Čanigová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. Bernadette Nadya Jaworsky, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Ing. Miloslav Kolenatý (lecturer)
Mgr. Aneta Pinková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Pavel Pospěch, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Adéla Souralová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Csaba Szaló, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Pavel Pospěch, Ph.D.
Department of Sociology – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Sociology – Faculty of Social Studies (34,00 %), Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies (33,00 %), Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies (33,00 %)
Prerequisites
TYP_STUDIA(B)
none
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
This course is for graduate students who plan to write a thesis. Students are expected attend consultations regularly and prepare work as assigned.
The main objectives can be summarized as follows:
- to develop the theme and structure of a thesis based on a preliminary thesis proposal
- to find resources for research and writing
- to locate appropriate bibliographic material
- to develop a timetable for researching and writing the thesis
- to support individual writing skills and address weaknesses
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, a student will be able to:
-Develop a thesis project into a complete thesis;
-Answer a research question by writing an analytical thesis;
-Engage with relevant academic literature in developing and writing an analytical thesis;
-Utilize scientific evidence to support a argument;
-Apply theory to a research question to help develop an answer to it;
-Write a coherent, multi-chapter analytical thesis
Syllabus
  • Introductory consultation focusing on a plan to develop the thesis project into a full Master's thesis
  • Subsequent consultations regarding:
  • Theoretical grounds and concepts
  • Methodology and methods
  • Outline for the thesis
  • Analytical contents
  • Discussion of the full draft of the thesis
Literature
  • TURABIAN, Kate L. A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations : Chicago style for students and researchers. Edited by Wayne C. Booth - Gregory G. Colomb - Joseph M. Williams - Joseph Bizup. 9th edition. London: The University of Chicago Press, 2018, xv, 462. ISBN 9780226430577. info
Teaching methods
individual consultations
Assessment methods
The thesis must be put in the Homework Vault of Thesis Writing Seminar before the deadline stated in the schedule. When submitted to the Homework Vault, the thesis must have at least 80 percent of the overall number of characters. Please note: not only is the student required to comply with the minimal percentage of the overall number of characters but the thesis must also be coherent in terms of its content and must include all the chapters as agreed with the supervisor (including the conclusion). It is also expected the research question(s) will already be resolved. The footnotes may not be completed. The list of references may not be completed. Any appendices may not be included.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2025, Spring 2026.
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