Scientific Methods and Thesis Writing (2op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

This mandatory part of thesis writing will refresh the students with the methods used in scientific research and aid the student in his/her final thesis process.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

Statistical methods to handle information, information seeking, basics of quantative and qualitive research methods. Ethical issues. Making a final thesis plan.

Esitietovaatimukset (Opintojakso)

Prerequisite Scientific Reporting and Academic Skills and Statistics

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

No exams

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Assessment is based on completing the tasks and participating in group discussions and other activities.

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/hylätty

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures, discussions, individual and group works.

Oppimateriaalit

Murray, Rowena 2011: How to write a Thesis. Maidenhead, England : McGraw Hill (Ebrary).Lectures and materials published in Tabula.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Meetings 20h. Individual study 34 h.

Sisällön jaksotus

Mondays at 10-12 starting on 31st Aug.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

To be agreed with Senior Lecturer Eveliina Asikainen

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

eveliina.asikainen@tamk.fi

Arviointikriteerit - hyväksytty/hylätty (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

Completing the course is based on approved completion of following tasks: reading and evaluating thesis, planned and reported literature search, short literature review and thesis plan. Furthermore the student should participate at least 70% of the course meetings.