Course: Writing a Bachelor Thesis

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Course title Writing a Bachelor Thesis
Course code KPO/TBP
Organizational form of instruction Not filled in
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Mach Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Měšťánková Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Filipec Ondřej, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Seminars: 1. Introduction to Bachelor's Thesis Writing and Time Management 2. Research Design, Research Questions, and Basic Methodological Approaches 3. Academic Sources, Literature Search, and the Use of AI Tools 4. Citation Practices and Plagiarism Prevention 5. Thesis Structure; Thesis Defence 6. Further Study Opportunities at the Faculty of Law

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Methods of Written Work
  • Semestral Work - 60 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The writing of the bachelor's thesis is based on regular consultations between the student and the supervisor. The course develops students' academic writing skills and familiarizes them with the formal requirements for Bachelor's theses at the Faculty of Law. Particular attention is paid to the development of a research design, basic methodological approaches, and the use of academic literature and other relevant sources. Students will also become thoroughly acquainted with the formal requirements for Bachelor's theses at the Faculty of Law and with the University's guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence. The main outcome of the course is an individual research framework for the Bachelor's thesis.
The subject develop the students' skills in the formulation of proper research design and in search of academic resources.
Prerequisites
The completion of this course is not conditioned upon completion of any other courses.

Assessment methods and criteria
Seminar Work

The student presents his/her research design including research questions, structure and resources.
Recommended literature
  • GARNER, Bryan A. Právní psaní srozumitelným jazykem. Brno. 2021.
  • MACHALOVÁ, Tatiana a kol. Akademické psaní pro právníky. Plzeň. 2018.
  • ŠEDÝ, Jiří. Kritické myšlení. 2. rozšířené vydání. Praha. 2024.
  • VUČKA, Jan. Právní psaní. 2. vydání. Praha. 2022.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Law Study plan (Version): Law in Public Administration (2019) Category: Law, legal and public administration proceeding 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Law Study plan (Version): Law in Public Administration (2024) Category: Law, legal and public administration proceeding 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter