Dissertation I

Content

Objective

The aim of this course is to prepare students for independent research and to develop their skills in formulating a research question, conducting a literature review, selecting an appropriate methodology, evaluating data sources, and preparing a thesis proposal.

Course Content

1. Course Overview and Thesis Process
2. Formulating a Research Question
3. Literature Review Methods
4. Developing a Theoretical Framework
5. Research Design
6. Data Sources and Data Issues
7. Selection of Empirical Methods
8. Preliminary Draft Work
9. Draft Proposal Presentations I
10. Draft Proposal Presentations II
11. Academic Writing and Citation Rules
12. Developing the Thesis Proposal
13. Presentation
14. Final Submission

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• develop a research question in the field of economics;
• conduct a literature review and synthesize the relevant literature;
• identify an appropriate theoretical and/or empirical method;
• prepare a thesis proposal including data and research design;
• apply the principles of academic research ethics and academic writing conventions;
• present and defend the design of the undergraduate thesis.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Seminar-based instruction, individual research work, literature reviews, draft preparation, student presentations, in-class discussions, and the development of the thesis proposal through feedback.

References

Wooldridge, J. M. (2020). Introductory econometrics: A modern approach (7th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Booth, W. C., Colomb, G. G., Williams, J. M., Bizup, J., & Fitzgerald, W. T. (2016). The craft of research (4th ed.). University of Chicago Press.
Becker, H. S. (2007). Writing for social scientists (2nd ed.). University of Chicago Press.
Angrist, J. D., & Pischke, J.-S. (2009). Mostly harmless econometrics: An empiricist’s companion. Princeton University Press.

Assessment System

Relation of Proficiency

ECTS