Outline for the master's thesis

Structure Type: Course
Code: KG30OPNA06
Type: Compulsory
Level: Master
Credits: 5.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Kyrönlahti, Eija
Teacher Team: Kyrönlahti, Eija ; Heikkilä, Asta ; Hemminki, Arja
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
KEJO-2013   1 autumn   4.0   2013-09-01   2013-12-31  
KEJO-2013   1 spring   1.0   2014-01-02   2014-07-31  
KEJO-2015   1 autumn   4.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
KEJO-2015   1 spring   1.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
KEJO-2016   1 autumn   4.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
KEJO-2016   1 spring   1.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students know how to write a thesis outline.

Student's Workload

130 hours (individual tutoring and small group seminars)

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

Thesis outline.

Recommended or Required Reading

Carr, W. & Kemmis. S. 1986. Becoming critical. Education Knowledge and Action Research. London:
Routledge / Deakin University Press.

Heikkilä, A. , Jokinen, P. & Nurmela, T. 2008. Tutkiva kehittäminen: avaimia tutkimus- ja kehittämishankkeisiin terveysalalla. Helsinki: WSOY.

Heikkinen, H., Rovio E. & Syrjälä, L. 2006. Toiminnasta tietoon. Helsinki: Kansanvalistusseura.

Seppänen-Järvelä, R. & Karjalainen, V. 2006. Kehittämistyön risteyksiä. Helsinki: Stakes.

Toikko, Timo & Rantanen, Teemu 2009. Tutkimuksellinen kehittämistoiminta. Tampere: Tampere University Press.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, independent study and seminars

Assessment Criteria

The Master's Thesis will be assessed following Seinäjoki UAS thesis assessment criteria (1-5)

Assessment Methods

Acceptable thesis outline

Further Information

RDI-points 5 cr

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