Кто читает:: Департамент менеджмента

Статус:: Курс обязательный

Когда читается:: 3-й курс, 2-4 модуль

Преподаватели

Кайсаров Александр Александрович

Козаченко Екатерина Владимировна

Хованский Сергей Константинович

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Abstract

The course is designed to support students in successfully writing and defending their term papers, which serve as a preparatory step toward writing the Bachelor’s thesis. It is closely aligned with the official Guidelines for Preparing the Term Paper, systematically guiding learners through the development of every required section and ensuring that each component is developed in full compliance with the established standards. The course covers six core topics: research fundamentals and key components; research motivation and literature review; qualitative and quantitative research design; data collection and analysis; reporting and communicating research findings; and research ethics. These areas collectively reflect the key phases of the academic research process. As a result, students will develop the academic competencies necessary not only to complete their term papers successfully but also to write and publish scholarly papers in the future.

Learning Objectives

to understand and adhere to benchmark standards of academic research
to understand the importance of theoretical foundation of their research
to apply the principles of an effective literature review
to make informed decisions on the research design of their academic papers
to recognize the importance of a research framework
to address data collection and sampling issues as well as bias and validity issues
to understand widely used research methods and data analysis techniques
to understand the main principles of research ethics and the consequences of research misconduct

Expected Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the readiness of a term paper for potential publication
Select an appropriate target journal by analyzing its scope, audience, and aims
Know the main components of an academic research paper
Outline the key stages in developing a term paper, from topic selection to final submission
Understand key concepts related to academic research
Organize the articles in the form of a specially tailored literature review table paying attention to the level of maturity of a research field and article types
Be familiar with the Guidelines for preparing the term paper
Define the purpose and functions of a literature review in academic research
Identify the difference between descriptive summaries and critical synthesis in reviewing literature
Use academic databases, digital libraries, and search engines effectively to find relevant literature
Apply search strategies (e.g., keywords, Boolean operators, citation chaining) to refine and broaden searches
Assess the credibility of sources using journal rankings
Apply proper academic conventions for in-text citations according to the required style (e.g., APA, Harvard).
Compile a consistent and accurate reference list for a term paper
Explain different types of research logic (inductive, deductive)
Distinguish between theory-driven and data-driven approaches
Apply appropriate research logic when formulating and justifying a study
Identify underlying assumptions that guide research design
Understand the main components of research motivation and their functions in the Term paper text
Articulate the academic and practical motivations behind conducting research
Justify the significance of a chosen research topic
Define what constitutes a researchable problem in management and social sciences
Formulate a clear and focused research problem statement
Demonstrate how the research problem emerges from a gap in existing knowledge
Explain the role of context in shaping research outcomes and interpretation
Formulate clear, precise, and researchable questions aligned with the study’s objectives
Recognize the academic, professional, and personal benefits of publishing during undergraduate studies
Present research findings clearly, logically, and in accordance with academic standard
Distinguish between reporting results and interpreting results
Integrate findings with existing literature to highlight contributions and address the research question
Highlight the theoretical and practical contributions of the research
Provide recommendations for practice and suggestions for future research
Define the concept of a research strategy and explain its role in academic inquiry
Distinguish between research strategy and research methods
Justify the selection of an appropriate research strategy for a given research problem
Describe the main types of quantitative and qualitative research strategies
Match research questions with suitable strategies
Identify commonly used data collection methods
Apply appropriate analysis techniques for qualitative and quantitative data
Define theoretical framewor and understand its purposes in the research
Identify relevant theoretical frameworks that inform a research study
Define the concept of theory–methodology fit in academic research
Define the concept of a research hypothesis and its role in empirical studies
Formulate clear, testable, and theoretically grounded hypotheses
Assess the relationship between hypotheses, research questions, and empirical testing

Course Contents

Introduction to the Research Seminar
Starting your research: a literature search
Research motivation and research questions in quantitative and qualitative research
Research design basics. Theory. Hypotheses
Data collection and analysis. Quantitative and qualitative research strategies
Discussion of the research results. Theoretical contribution and practical implications for different types of research
Publishing the term paper

Assessment Elements

Class assignments
Literature review table
Students should fill out the literature review table with academic articles relevant to their term paper topic
Literature review presentation
Students should prepare a presentation containing research motivation, theory and hypotheses (if applicable)
Research idea presentation
Students should first submit their work through the LMS and then deliver a presentation outlining the research motivation and research question for their term paper
Methods and Data presentation
Students should first submit their work through the LMS and then deliver a presentation outlining the research motivation, theory and hypotheses, and methods and data
Pre-defence presentation
Students should first submit their work through the LMS and then deliver a presentation summarizing the research they conducted throughout the academic year

Interim Assessment

2025/2026 4th module
0.14 * Class assignments + 0.14 * Class assignments + 0.14 * Class assignments + 0.12 * Literature review presentation + 0.1 * Literature review table + 0.12 * Methods and Data presentation + 0.12 * Pre-defence presentation + 0.12 * Research idea presentation

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Busi, M. (2013). Doing Research That Matters : Shaping the Future of Management (Vol. 1st ed). Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing Limited. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=606114
Gournelos, T., Hammonds, J. R., & Wilson, M. A. (2019). Doing Academic Research: A Practical Guide to Research Methods and Analysis.
Strengths and Limitations of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods. (2017). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.887088
Wahyuni, D. (2012). The Research Design Maze: Understanding Paradigms, Cases, Methods and Methodologies. Journal of Applied Management Accounting Research, 10(1), 69–80. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=bsu&AN=76405928

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Hartley, J. (2008). Academic Writing and Publishing : A Practical Handbook. New York: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=224109

Authors

KOZACHENKO EKATERINA VLADIMIROVNA

Бакалаврская программа «Международный бакалавриат по бизнесу и экономике»

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Research Seminar I