Directed research II

Quality research work leading to the doctoral degree. In the context of Directed Research II, the student completes writing their “qualifying” paper and defends it. In principle, it is expected that the student adopts their “qualifying” paper as the basis for his doctoral thesis and so continues work on the topic selected for the “qualifying” paper. In the context of this course, the student also prepares a proposal for a dissertation topic.
Competences:
• Ability to do independent research in the selected research area
• Ability to search for literature and relevant data for the student’s research work

The obligatory courses in this program.

The student continues with intensive research work on the topics of his/her doctoral thesis which were defined in agreement with the supervisor. The program is individual and includes:
• Data analysis and their interpretation
• Presentation and discussion of project results
• Literature study
• Skills in problem solving
• Preparation of the Ph.D. proposal
• Team work and collaboration
• Skills in scientific writing in English
• Scientific events of the University of Nova Gorica (UNG Scientific Afternoon)

Detailed knowledge of the topic selected for the Directed Research.

Depends on a specific topic of the directed research.

Research report and a public presentation of own research work. 50/50