Course: Information Processing in Science

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Course title Information Processing in Science
Course code KZVE/ZIVV
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kváč Martin, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Principles of research work, principles of publishing knowledge and results, principles of behavior towards co-workers, opponent and expert activity, verification of information, ethical use of results, principles of citation priority, principles of writing scientific text, techniques and methods of presentation of results, graphical data processing, use of statistics in evaluation results.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Work with text (with textbook, with book), Individual preparation for exam, Individual tutoring
  • Preparation for classes - 66 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 134 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim is to learn to search for information in science from primary and secondary sources using modern methods of communication, their processing and sorting. Information sources, information processing , the acquisition, recording, organization, retrieval, display, and dissemination of information. Databases, keywords, thesaurus, communication among scientists. Evaluation and classification of information in science: citation standard ISO 690, IF, SCI, The Web of Science, personal bibliographic database, processing of graphic materials (scanner, digital photo). Presentation of information in science: written, principles of writing of a professional text, rules of citations, structure of scientific publications, thesis structure.
Student know the principles of information science. Student has ability used all the processes and techniques pertaining to the information in science, including capture, generation, dissemination, analysis, transformation, usage, storage, communication, protection, verification, presentation and publication. The student is able to apply theoretical knowledge in practice.
Prerequisites
Work with text, PC, databases, knowledge of codex of ethics in science, principles of scientific work.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

Compulsory consultations with the teacher, passing of an oral examination confirming the student's comprehensive orientation in the field.
Recommended literature
  • Čmejrková, Světla; Daneš, František,; Světlá, Jindra. Jak napsat odborný text. Vydání první. Praha : Leda, 1999. ISBN 80-85927-69-1.
  • Fajkus, Břetislav. Současná filosofie a metodologie vědy. Vyd. 1. Praha : Filosofia [FÚ AV ČR], 1997. ISBN 80-7007-095-1.
  • Gastel, B. How to write and publish a scientific paper. Cambridge University Press, 2017.
  • Hendl, Jan. Úvod do kvalitativního výzkumu. 1. vyd. Praha : Karolinum, 1997. ISBN 80-7184-549-3.
  • Milota, J. a kol. Práce s VTI 1.. ZF JU v Českých Budějovicích, 2000.
  • Milota, J. a kol. Práce s VTI 2.. ZF JU v Českých Budějovicích, 2000.
  • Mohideen, H. Essential Communication Skills: The Complete Guide to Written and Oral Skills. Pelanduk Pub, 1997.
  • Peck, A. Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional. Berlin: Apress, 2006.
  • Satrapa, P. WWW pro čtenáře, autory a misionáře. Prtaha: Neokortex, 2000.
  • Seyler, Dorothy U. Doing research : the complete research paper guide. New York : McGraw Hill, Inc., 1993. ISBN 0-07-056351-9.
  • University of Chicago Press. Sceintific stype and format. University of Chicago Press, 2014.
  • Vymětal, Jan; Váchová, Miriam. Úvod do studia odborné literatury. 1. vyd. Praha : Orac, 2000. ISBN 80-86199-19-3.


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