Research Writing Skills
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KD19BRW006 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 2.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Isaacs, Cory |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| INBUS2-2015 |
2 spring |
2.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
| INBUS2-2016 |
2 spring |
2.0 |
2018-01-01 |
2018-07-31 |
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
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.
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
Pass
The student actively takes part in the course and completes all exercises and tasks. The student completes all the assignments required at least at a satisfactory level. The student understands the specific requirements of research writing. The student can write academic paragraphs and provide proper sourcing techniques.
Fail
The student dos not complete all exercises and tasks. The student does not complete all the assignments required at a satisfactory level. The student does not understands the differences between academic writing and general writing. The student is not able to properly apply academic writing referencing techniques.
Assessment Methods
- Active participation
- Completed assignments
- Completion of two quizzes by reaching a minimum grade
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