Final Thesis Practicalities and Research Methods (2op)

Osaamistavoitteet

This course introduces the practical issues involved in the final thesis process. The course concentrates on giving the students necessary information and competences to begin the final thesis process. This compulsory course must be completed before the student starts the writing process under the guidance of an assigned supervisor.
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
Describe the different forms of final thesis as well as the principles of thesis assessment in TAMK.
Use the guides and instructions helping and regulating the final thesis process.
Apply the basic research approaches applicable in BA theses.
Write a topic analysis with an appropriate form of thesis, literature review and frame of reference.
Manage his final thesis process.

Sisältö

What does the concept of applied research mean?
What are the main research methods for applied research?
How does the final thesis process go in practice?