Research work and academic writing

Structure Type:	Course
Code:	KD07CPTU010
Type:	Compulsory
Level:	Bachelor
Credits:	2.0 points
Responsible Teacher:	Autio, Ulla
Teacher Team:	Kempas, Ilpo ; Latvanen, Jaana ; Autio, Ulla
Language of Instruction:	Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum	Semester	Credits	Start of Semester	End of Semester
LITAKO-2013	3 spring	2.0	2016-01-01	2016-07-31
LITAKO-2014	3 spring	2.0	2017-01-01	2017-07-31
PK-2014	3 autumn	2.0	2017-08-01	2017-12-31

Learning Outcomes

Students recognise the different phases of the research process and are able to apply the basics of research work to their own thesis work.
Students are able to write research text and recgonise the characteristics of scientific text and report writing and can make use of them in reporting their research.Students are able to write thesis abstract in english.

Students can analyse their need for information and select the most suitable information sources. In addition, students know the basic techniques of information retrieval and know how to assess, use and apply the information they found.

Student's Workload

- lectures 24 h, independent study 28 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Research work: choice of the topic, research process, methodology; Research writing: characteristics of academic text; Information search: sources of business economic research, use of databases, information search on the web, assessment and application of information, source notations

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and exercises, independent study

Assessment Criteria

Pass/fail.Active participation in lectures and excercises according to the plan.

Assessment Methods

Outcome evaluation, self evaluation.

Work Placement

Work placement is not included in the study.

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