Study Guide

Objectives

A thorough Thesis Plan, i.e. an extended topic analysis, forms the second chapter of the thesis. As a rule you should have made good progress in familiarization with literature at this stage and, hence, proper referencing is expected from a Thesis Plan.

At this point of the thesis process, the students will be able to:


Develop thesis objectives or form possible research questions.
Understand which theories form the basis of the thesis.
Know how to choose appropriate research methods.
Demonstrate an estimated project timetable for the thesis project.

Content

What is your thesis topic?
What are the objectives and the purpose of your thesis?
Which theories form the basis of the thesis?
What research methodology is used?
What is the structure and the schedule of your thesis?

Prerequisites

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Assessment criteria, pass/fail

The student’s gets the grade pass (S) having submitted the required final thesis research planning phase documentation to his/her supervisor. Even if the supervisor evaluates and grades the Research Plan 3 performance only by pass (S), TAMK EQF 6 level thesis assessment criteria apply, as instructed under Bachelor’s Thesis Assessment Criteria on TAMK Intranet, as a supporting tool:

https://intra.tamk.fi/documents/67978/4924600/Bachelor_Assessment_criteria_muokattu.pdf/0f576c81-4fb6-4885-9d05-48b547bae978

Further information

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