Thesis writing - BMEGT52M118

The aim of the course is to support the student's independent research work, as a result of which he / she proves the ability to present the theoretical and methodological knowledge acquired during the training in a written, scientific work.

1. Students know the basic tools of psychological research, and the steps of planning and carrying out research in psychology.
2. Students know the formal and content criteria of scientific works.

1. Students are able to formulate independent questions, and plan and carry out independent research.
2. Students are able to create a demanding and authentic scientific work in writing.

1. Students are open to expanding methodological knowledge related to his / her field of psychology.
2. Students are open and motivated to apply the acquired knowledge.
3. They collaborate with the instructor and fellow students to expand knowledge.
4. They are open to the use of information technology tools.

1. They expect and utilize new knowledge.
2. They actively participate in the process of acquiring knowledge.
3. They solve individual and group research tasks responsibly and independently.
4. They collaborate with fellow students during group work.

Consultations and presentations, use of IT tools and techniques, independent work.

• Szokolszky Á. (2004) Kutatómunka a pszichológiában. 1-2-3. fejezetek (19-190.o.)
• Babbie, E. (2003) A társadalomtudományi kutatás gyakorlata. 19. fejezet (Használati utasítás a társadalomkutatáshoz)
• V. Booth, Communicating in Science: Writing a Scientific Paper and Speaking at Scientific Meetings, 2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1993.
• M. Davis, Scientific Papers and Presentations, Academic Press, San Diego, 1996.

Learning outcomes are assessed on the basis of two mid-year performance assessments.

Performance assessment 1: oral presentation Performance assessment 2: submission the theoretical part of the thesis by the deadline.

• Prezentáció: 50
• A diplomamunka elméleti részsének leadása: 50
• összesen: 100

Written assignments to be handed in late may be handed in by 16:00 on the last day of the make-up period or sent electronically by 23:59, subject to the payment of a fee as specified in the regulations.

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 03.06.2024.