dolgozat

Dolgozat is a Hungarian term used for a written assignment in education. It denotes a paper or essay produced by a student as part of coursework, ranging from short in-class tasks to longer independent investigations. In primary and secondary education it usually refers to a teacher-assigned written work; in higher education it can designate a term paper or research paper completed during a course. For the final degree, the major written work is typically called szakdolgozat or diplomamunka, depending on the institution.

Content and format: A dolgozat typically has a clear topic and a thesis or research question, supported by evidence and analysis. It presents an argument or findings and ends with a conclusion. Common components include a title, introduction, main body, conclusion, and a list of sources; citations follow a style prescribed by the institution, such as APA, MLA, or Chicago, or a local variant.

Types and scope: In schools, házi dolgozat (home assignment) is a common format, while higher levels may require a szakdolgozat or tudományos dolgozat. Topics can range from literary analyses and historical examinations to experimental reports or data-driven studies, depending on the discipline and level of study.

Process and assessment: The student selects or is assigned a topic, obtains supervisor approval, conducts research or analysis, writes a draft, revises, and submits by a deadline. The work is evaluated by a teacher or supervisor on criteria such as originality, clarity, argument quality, methodological soundness, factual accuracy, and formatting. In some programs there may be an oral presentation or defense.