Information Search and Seminar 1 (Planning)Laajuus (7 cr)

Objectives

Students
•recognize key national and international databases in their own professional field
•know the basics and methods of a systematic information search
•are able to choose a topic for a thesis according to working life development needs
•are able to choose a research method and apply it in their theses
•are able to peer review throughout the thesis process

Content

•information search from national and international databases
•compiling a thesis idea paper and presenting it
•compiling a thesis research plan and presenting it
•acting as peer reviewer and giving constructive feedback

Prerequisites

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Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Objective of course
Students
• are able to choose the theme of thesis according to development needs of working life
• are able to choose research method and apply it in thesis
• are able to review thesis process
Course contents
• writing an idea paper and presenting it
• writing a research plan and presenting it
• acting as peer reviewer and giving constructive feedback

Further information

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