Methodological guidelines for writing study papers in english at the faculty of business

Abstract

Every student at a higher education institution produces written papers as a part of their study programme. The methodological handbook aims to provide the basic requirements for the content and formatting of course papers. These guidelines for composing study papers are intended for the international students of the Faculty of Business of Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution (hereinafter referred to as KK). A study paper is students’ independent written work developed using scientific methods. Its content and scope are determined by its nature and purpose. The purpose of a study paper is to develop students’ autonomy and responsibility for the work performed; their professional competencies; the ability to analyse, systematise, summarise, and formulate conclusions; the skills of individual and group work that allow applying the knowledge acquired during studies, and evaluate the outcomes of self-study. A study paper aims to enable the student to demonstrate their ability to achieve the learning outcomes of a specific study course/module. Study papers may be composed: • individually; • in groups. The form of accounting for a study paper can be: • written (digital format); • written (digital format) and oral presentation. Following the Study Procedure at Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution, approved by Resolution of the Academic Council No. (2.2.)-3-16, 11/09/2014 (current edition of the Resolution No (2.2)-3-49, 31/08/2023), the student has to comply with the requirements of the KK Code of Academic Ethics, the Law on Science and Studies, the Statute, the Study Procedure, the Study Agreement, and other legal acts governing studies at KK. The digital format study papers composed by KK students/unspecified students are uploaded on and stored in KK virtual learning environment. The study papers (final thesis, course paper, project work, review, etc.) containing textual information and using information sources have to be checked with the text matching tool to detect plagiarism. Study papers are the outcome of the student’s creative activities and have to be written independently. They are subject to the requirement of originality.