Course code

RIR7059.YK

old course code

Course title in Estonian

Uurimiskujundus ja tekstiloome

Course title in English

Research Design and Academic Writing

ECTS credits

6.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

Aim of this course is to: create practical knowledge about research design, teach students how to critically analyze research and write academical texts, give practical know how for MA Thesis design and text. Develop language skills specific for global studies including academic writing skills, oral presenation skills, and termonology. Develop digital skills necessary for academic writing

Brief description of the course

Components of research and analytical work. Framework for research and its function. The role of theory and context in a research. Research problem and asking questions. Argumentation, its structure and hierarchy. Termanology specific for global studies will be covered. Digital referenceing options will be introduced.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- has knowledge about research design;
- knows how to critically analyze research and write academical texts;
- has practical knowledge for MA Thesis design and text.

Teacher

Anu Toots, Matthew Crandall

Study programmes containing that course

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International Relations (RIRAM/22.YK)
International Relations (RIRAM/21.YK)
International Relations (RIRAM/20.YK)
International Relations (RIRAM/19.YK)
International Relations (RIRAM/18.YK)
International Relations (RIRAM/17.YK)
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