Introduction to Research and Writing Skills

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD19BRW004
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Isaacs, Cory
Language of Instruction: English

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
INBUS2-2013   2 spring   3.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
INBUS2-2014   2 spring   3.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

The student is able to recognize the phases of research process and to apply the fundamentals of research in his/her bachelor thesis. The student knows how to write academically and is able to recognize the features of academic and formal writing. The student is able to utilize this in writing the thesis.
Students can find international and academic sources related to course tasks. Students can relate material to sustainability, and career guidance with a focus on entrepreneurship.

Student's Workload

Part I: 26 hours of virtual study
Part II: 54 hours of work
24 hous of contact hours
30 hours of independent study
Students are free to decide how to use the 30 hours in regards to completing the course material and tasks.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites

Contents

Part 1. Research work, research topic, research process, principal methods
Part 2. Requirements of academic writing

Recommended or Required Reading

- Seinäjoki Univesity of Applied Sciences: Guidelines for Writng UAS Degree Thesis
- Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences: Instructions for Written Work
- Seinäjoki Univesity of Applied Sciences: Thesis Template
- Material provided by the teacher

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures and exercises
- Indpendent study

Assessment Criteria

Pass/fail

Assessment Methods

- Active participation
- Completed assignments
- Completion of two quizzes by reaching a minimum grade

Further Information

The course accrues 3 R&D credits.

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