Research Plan (3cr)

Objectives (course unit)

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 familiarisation 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 (course unit)

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?

Exam schedules

None

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation of Research Plan is pass. Thesis evaluation criteria is discussed during the course 'Final Thesis Practicalities and Research Methods' (3B-59E)

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Meeting with the thesis supervisor, independent work, writing the Research Plan

Learning materials

IB Thesis instructions in Study guide in TAMK INTRA, there you will find the instructions for writing the 'Research Plan'; https://intra.tamk.fi/fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/opinnaytetyo-international-business

Student workload

Research Plan is 3 ECTS

Content scheduling

Research Plan is the first part of Bachelor's Thesis and it takes place during the third or fourth study year. Please note Final Thesis Practicalities and Research Methods - course takes place during the second study year (spring term) and it is a prerequisite for the Bachelor's Thesis.

Completion alternatives

None

Practical training and working life cooperation

Finding a commissioner for the thesis project is highly recommended

International connections

The commissioner can be a foreign company

Further information

For further information please contact Ms. Marita Tuomala, marita.tuomala@tamk.fi or tel. +358 40 8468057 or Ms. Sari Matala, sari.matala@tamk.fi tel. +358 50 3119670 (for tourism)

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Please see the Thesis evaluation criteria of TAMK

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Please see the Thesis evaluation criteria of TAMK

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Please see the Thesis evaluation criteria of TAMK

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Please see the Thesis evaluation criteria of TAMK

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Pass - when student has returned a detailed Reasearch Plan to his/her thesis supervisor.