The course is a part of the studies supporting the process of thesis writing. Students will know the basics of scientific research work, particularly in their own field. They will learn about the requirements of academic texts and publications and will be competent in using academic language in their own thesis.
Student's Workload
- Total work 100 hours
- Scheduled studies (lectures) 50 hours
- Autonomous studies (exercise) 50 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Definition of thesis, objectives, supervision, progress of work and assessment
- Conceptual and methodological basis of scientific thinking as well as planning and implementation of research
- Various methods for collecting information and data and problems concerning the reliability and generalisation of research results
- Writing an academic text
Recommended or Required Reading
- Guidelines for Writing a Thesis. Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
- School's complementary instructions for writing a thesis
- Hirsijärvi S., Remes P. & Sajavaara P. 2009. Tutki ja kirjoita -Kirjayhtymä Oy (can be replaced by a textbook in the student's mother tongue)
- National Advisory Board on Research Ethics 2002 - Good scientific practice and procedures for handling misconduct and fraud in science (available in Internet: http://www.tenk.fi)
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- Exercises
- Literature
- Compulsory attendance
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
- Active attendance and participation
- Approved exercises
- Evaluation based on a scale of 1 to 5