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Applied Research ToolkitLaajuus (1 cr)

Code: 5M00HD83

Credits

1 op

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to strengthen the student's skills needed in the thesis process and to introduce the practicalities of the thesis process in the degree programme of Textile and Material Engineering.

After completing the course, the student
• knows the most common research methods and thesis types, and knows how to apply them appropriately
• is able to acquire information in a versatile way and is able to critically evaluate different sources of information
• takes into account research ethics
• knows the thesis process in TAMK and thesis requirements of Degree Programme in Textile and Material Engineering

Content

Thesis process in TAMK; Thesis types in applied research; Tools for scientific information search; Research ethics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Students know the steps of the research process and can reflect on the quality and reliability of the research. The student's written output meets the TAMK guidelines for written reporting and the satisfactory level of the written part of the thesis.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student masters the research process and its stages and is able to analyse research topics in a variety of ways. The student's written output meets the good level of the TAMK guidelines for written reporting.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the research process and is able to independently, comprehensively and critically analyse research topics. The student's written output meets the TAMK guidelines for written reporting and the written part of the thesis at an excellent level.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Passing the course, the student can explain the thesis process and the main research methods, can find scientific information independently, and is aware of good and ethical practices of research.

Further information

This course should be completed before student starts the thesis writing process under the guidance of an assigned supervisor.

Enrolment period

25.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

03.03.2025 - 30.04.2025

Credits

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Textile and Material Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 10

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Textile and Material Engineering
Teachers
  • Marja Rissanen
  • Marja-Liisa Timperi
Person in charge

Marja Rissanen

Groups
  • 22TEMA

Objectives (course unit)

The purpose of the course is to strengthen the student's skills needed in the thesis process and to introduce the practicalities of the thesis process in the degree programme of Textile and Material Engineering.

After completing the course, the student
• knows the most common research methods and thesis types, and knows how to apply them appropriately
• is able to acquire information in a versatile way and is able to critically evaluate different sources of information
• takes into account research ethics
• knows the thesis process in TAMK and thesis requirements of Degree Programme in Textile and Material Engineering

Content (course unit)

Thesis process in TAMK; Thesis types in applied research; Tools for scientific information search; Research ethics

Further information (course unit)

This course should be completed before student starts the thesis writing process under the guidance of an assigned supervisor.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students know the steps of the research process and can reflect on the quality and reliability of the research. The student's written output meets the TAMK guidelines for written reporting and the satisfactory level of the written part of the thesis.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student masters the research process and its stages and is able to analyse research topics in a variety of ways. The student's written output meets the good level of the TAMK guidelines for written reporting.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student masters the research process and is able to independently, comprehensively and critically analyse research topics. The student's written output meets the TAMK guidelines for written reporting and the written part of the thesis at an excellent level.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Passing the course, the student can explain the thesis process and the main research methods, can find scientific information independently, and is aware of good and ethical practices of research.

Assessment scale

0-5