Sarvikas, Helena ; Lauhanen, Risto ; Tasanen, Tapani ; Lassila, Hannu
Language of Instruction:
Finnish
Learning Outcomes
When doing a final thesis on the university of applied sciences level, students work independently and purposefully under the guidance of their supervisor.
During the thesis writing process, students
- familiarise themselves with the research and development of their profession,
- learn the traditions of doing research,
- practise solving problems and making decisions independently,
- produce a written report using appropriate academic language in Finnish or in another language, and
- gain experience in carrying out a purposeful project.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
-Choosing a topic, learning about the topic and creating a frame of reference
-Making a thesis plan, thesis plan seminar
-Guided independent work
-Maturity Test
-Final seminar
-Participation in seminars
Recommended or Required Reading
- Guidelines for Writing a Thesis. Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
- Supplementary instructions from the faculty
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Guided independent work
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
- Approved Maturity Test: pass/fail
- Thesis: grading based on Seinäjoki UAS's criteria
- Grading based on a scale of 1 to 5