Final Thesis Practicalities and Research Methods (2op)

Osaamistavoitteet

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 to BBA theses.
• Write a topic analysis with an appropriate form of thesis, literature review and frame of reference.
• Manage his/her 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 work in practice?

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

Passed:
The student can explain the concept of applied research, understands the objectivity of the research and is able to justify the basic principles of a good research. He/she can apply a suitable quantitative or qualitative approach, including a variation of data collection methods, in his/her own thesis process. The student can give constructive feedback.

Failed:
The student fails to recognize the principles of applied research and cannot define any valid research questions nor research objectives in his/her own field. He/she cannot manage the assigned tasks even under supervision and his/her interaction skills are not satisfactory.