Social Work
Master Thesis
Faculty of Social Education, Department of Social Work and
Sociology
prof. dr. G.Kvieskienė, dr. S. Garrett
Instructor
Department of Social Work and Sociology, Lithuanian University
Address
of Educational Sciences, 39 Studentų St., Room 511; room 425,
Vilnius. E-mail.: giedre.kvieskiene@leu.lt, stephen.garrett@leu.lt
English
Language of Instruction
Active postgraduate’s participation in SCI departments’ activity
Required Prerequisites
during practice makes up to 40 %.
Suggested Academic Cycle or This study subject is designed for I and II years Social work
Master program students.
Year of Studies
Autumn/Spring
Semester
ECTS Credits
4
Contact Hours per Week
Compulsory/ Elective
Scientific literature analysis, document analysis, teaching at higher
Methods of Teaching
educational institution observation and analysis, assistance for the
lecturer, lecture, seminar (practical class) methodological material
preparation, lecture reading, seminar performance.
Final work assessment includes: 1. Assessment of written work; 2.
Form of Assessment
Assessment of defense. Final work and its defense are assessed on
the basis of 10 point scale. Assessment of thesis includes student’s
ability to: present the thesis in a clear, qualified manner following
the regulations; answer qualification commission questions in a
logic and motivated way; defend his opinion in argumentative and
efficient manner; prepare and use visual aids, explain and
comment on it; express his ideas in a clear, logical way, using
correct language and speciality terms; use information sources.
Title of the Study Program
Title of the Module
Faculty, Department
Course Description
Master thesis is student’s final study stage at university, final evaluation of knowledge acquired
during the studies. Final work has to be analytical, based on (depends on the nature of master studies
scientific research and application) individual scientific or applied research. It cannot be only descriptive or
survey. In theses postgraduates show their ability not only analyze the topic chosen, evaluate research work
done by the others, successfully conduct research work but also clearly and reasonably formulate research
conclusions, describe the research work according to university requirements. Final work (project) analysis
shows the level of acquired qualifications and professional readiness, level of student’s independence,
creativity, ability to apply special knowledge, practical abilities and skills, ability to analyze, generalize,
make suggestions, ability to use literature and other sources of information. Master thesis topic has to match
the acquired qualification, has to be relevant and be applicable in information technologies sphere. The
defense is done in public.
Readings
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Reinecker L., Jorgensen P. S. Kaip rašyti mokslinį darbą. 2003
Kardelis K. Mokslinių tyrimų metodologija ir metodai. 2005
Bitinas B. Ugdymo tyrimų metodologija. 1998
Bitinas B., Rupšienė L., Žydžiūnaitė V. Kokybinių tyrimų metodologija.
Charles C.M. Pedagoginio tyrimo įvadas. 1999