Reporting on the master's thesis

Structure Type:	Course
Code:	KG30OPNA08
Type:	Compulsory
Level:	Master
Credits:	15.0 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	2 autumn	6.0	2014-09-01	2014-12-31
KEJO-2013	2 spring	9.0	2015-01-02	2015-07-31
KEJO-2015	2 autumn	6.0	2016-08-01	2016-12-31
KEJO-2015	2 spring	9.0	2017-01-01	2017-07-31
KEJO-2016	2 autumn	6.0	2017-08-01	2017-12-31
KEJO-2016	2 spring	9.0	2018-01-01	2018-07-31

Learning Outcomes

Students know how to carry out and report on a research, development or evaluation project.

Student's Workload

390 hours (individual tutoring and small group seminars)

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

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

Individual tutoring and small group seminars

Assessment Criteria

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

Assessment Methods

Upon completion of the Master's Thesis

Further Information

RDI-points 15 cr

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