Taking a Post-Graduate Course
Last year by the decision of the Scientific Council I took post-graduate courses to increase my knowledge in law. I passed three entrance examinations – in History, English and the special subject. So now I am a first year post-graduate student of the Moscow State University. I'm attached to the Law Department. In the course of my post-graduate studies I am to pass candidate examinations in philosophy, English and the special subject. So I attend courses of English and philosophy. I'm sure the knowledge of English will help me in my research.
My research deals with law. The theme of the dissertation (thesis) is «Right of Nations to Self-determination». I was interested in the problem when a student so by now I have collected some valuable data for my thesis.
I work in close contact with my research adviser (superviser). He graduated from the Moscow State University 15 years ago and got his doctoral degree at the age of 40. He is the youngest Doctor of Sciences at our University. He has published a great number of research papers in journals not only in this country but also abroad. He often takes part in the work of scientific conferences and symposia. When I encounter difficulties in my work I always consult my research adviser.
At present I am engaged in collecting the necessary data. I hope it will be a success and I will be through with my work on time.
My Research Work
I’m a law officer. My special subject is law. I combine practical work with scientific research, so I’m a doctoral candidate (соискатель).
I’m doing research in law which is now widely accepted in all fields of jurisprudence. This branch of knowledge has been rapidly developing in the last two decades. The obtained results have already found wide application in various spheres of national law.
I’m interested in that part of law which includes nations’ rights. I have been working at the problem for two years. I got interested in it when a student.
The theme of the dissertation is “Right of Nations to Self-determination”. The subject of my thesis is nations’ rights.
I think this problem is very important nowadays.
My work is both of theoretical and practical importance. It is based on the theory developed by my research adviser, professor S. Petrov. He is head of the department at the Moscow State University. I always consult him when I encounter difficulties in my research. We often discuss the collected data. These data enable me to define more precisely the theoretical model of nations’ self-determination.
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I have not completed the experimental part of my thesis yet, but I’m through with the theoretical part. For the moment I have 4 scientific papers published. One of them was published in the US journal. I take part in various scientific conferences where I make reports on my subject and participate in scientific discussions and debates.
I’m planning to finish writing the dissertation by the end of the next year and prove it in the Scientific Council of the Moscow State University. I hope to get a Ph. D. in Law.
How to Stand up for an Academic Degree
Instruction to Post-Graduate Students
It is no good writing a long thesis: it is not the novel “War and Peace” and you are not Leo Tolstoy. It is no use writing it briefly either: it either testifies to your great talent or lack of brains. Your opponents will forgive you neither.
Do not put on airs (смотреть свысока на окружающих): it is not worth thinking that you alone are clever and all others are fools. Avoid using the arrogant first person singular: instead of saying “I assume”, “I suppose” use “It is assumed…” or “We suppose…”
Try the scientific value of your paper on your relatives and colleagues. If your paper is sophisticated enough, they will start yawning and fall asleep in no time (мгновенно, в два счёта), while listening to it or reading it.
The sections that cause fits of laughter or anxiety need rewriting.
Although you will enjoy listening to the compliments of experienced people, do not be deceived by their singing praises to you.
Avoid inviting young scholars as your would-be(возможный) opponents: they are always glad to jump at the opportunity (ловить момент) of showing off and discrediting others. It is always more practical to invite merited and older scientists because the older they become the kinder and lazier they get.
If you aim at achieving success, read your paper in front of a mirror even if you dislike doing it.
When on rostrum (накафедре), try to behave properly. Even if you cannot help feeling excited, stop swinging the pointer over the heads of the listeners, keep from waving hands, abstain from shouting and blowing your nose loudly.
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Control your voice: if you try to speak as monotonously as you can, the learned members of the Academic Board will start thinking of their affairs or dozing off. Proceed demonstrating slides, tables, graphs and you will succeed in hitting the target.
Summing up, express your appreciation and gratitude to all the people present, keeping strictly to the table of ranks.
When the formal procedure is over, providing you were a success, do not forget to invite everybody for refreshments and a cup of coffee or tea.
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