(in Polish) Seminarium magisterskie 1800-F4-FS8-SJ

During the seminar, the student will become familiar with the fundamental research issues in contemporary cardiac rehabilitation, its development trends, core research concepts, and methods for gathering source materials. They will learn the research methodologies and methods associated with specific sub-disciplines of the social sciences, natural sciences, and physiotherapy in cardiology (depending on the chosen master's thesis topic). The student will acquire skills in data retrieval and conducting research using various tools. They will become acquainted with relevant literature and learn to evaluate it critically to obtain reliable information. They will develop the ability to analyze the data obtained and formulate conclusions. They will learn methods for presenting results (seminar presentations) and engaging in scientific discussion. They will acquire skills in academic writing and learn the principles of composing a scientific paper (the master's thesis). The student will learn about the structure of the thesis, the composition of individual chapters and their role within the work as a whole, the importance of analysis and synthesis in the research process, and the role of inference in research. They will become familiar with formatting requirements—such as page layout, typography, the spelling of foreign names and abbreviations, and the structural requirements for illustrations (tables, charts, figures, maps, photographs).
They will learn the principles of compiling a bibliography, citing sources, creating a table of contents, and text editing.
The course will prepare the student for the master's degree examination.

Total student workload

Mandatory hours with instructor participation: - participation in seminars – 25 h = 1 ECTS 2. Time devoted to independent student work: - Preparation of the thesis outline and plan (Master's level) – 50 h - Preparation for research – 80 h - Conducting research and analyzing results and conclusions – 260 h - Preparation of the final version of the thesis (Master's level) – 110 h Total workload: 525 h = 21 ECTS

Learning outcomes - knowledge

Knows and understands: W1: research methods and techniques applied within the scope of the scientific research being conducted (E.W1).

Learning outcomes - skills

Is able to: U1: plan a scientific study and discuss its objective and expected results - (E.U1) U2: interpret a scientific study and relate it to the current state of knowledge - (E.U2) U3: use specialized domestic and international scientific literature (E.U3) U4: conduct a scientific study, and interpret and document its results (E.U4) U5: present the results of a scientific study (E.U5)

Learning outcomes - social competencies

Is prepared to: K1: use objective sources of information (K6)

Course coordinators

Term 2026/27:

Anna Nowaczyk

Term 2025/26:

Alicja Rzepka-Cholasińska

Teaching methods

- independent exploration of knowledge, - problem-based presentation, - conversational presentation, - seminar method, - discussion

Prerequisites

- knowledge acquired during three years of study. - fundamental knowledge and skills regarding scientific research methodology and methods.

Assessment criteria

1. Assessment of the preparation and presentation of the selected research problem and the results of the master's thesis.
2. Knowledge of the relevant literature.
3. Assessment of class participation, as well as the ability to formulate questions and engage in scholarly discussion.
4. Preparation of the thesis for the defense.
5. Final grade based on a scale of 2 to 5.

Practical placement

not applicable

Additional information

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