The doctoral examination itself consists of several parts:
- Short introduction of a PhD student, motivation to study, and scientific intention
- Research of professional literature: Students are required to prepare a state-of-the-art review paper describing the existing level of scientific development in the studied area (the format of the below-mentioned recommended structure with ten relevant sources), one printed copy to be presented at the exam
- Presentation: Students are required to prepare a presentation for the processed research, including their own view of the studied problem (10-12min)
- Professional discussion on the review paper, own publication activities, preparation for a conference, the current state of own research, methods, procedures, etc.
Further instructions
- All doctoral students are required to demonstrate knowledge of the academic, scientific, and professional terminology
- All doctoral students are responsible for the factual and linguistic correctness of the text
Recommended structure and organization of an academic review paper
- Title
- Author
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Literature review (min 10 significant authors, citations)
- Methodology and results (or expected results in your research)
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
Useful links:
https://www.ilovephd.com/how-to-write-a-best-review-paper-step-by-step-procedure/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kExJSYtv0ck