Academic Research and Practices (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

This course familiarises the student with the principles and methods of academic research and academic writing at Master’s level at a university of applied sciences.

After completing the course, the student will

• know the key concepts, rules and ethics of academic research
• know some of the most common research approaches and methods
• be able to analyze academic texts
• have developed their own Research Plan
• be able to choose suitable research methodologies for their research
• plan their research schedule
• create a structure for their thesis

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

• Analysing other thesis works
• Formulating research questions
• Concepts in academic research
• Looking at research approaches and methods
• Tips on how to write a thesis
• Understanding the ethics of using Artificial Intelligence in the thesis writing process
• Familiarisation with TAMK’s thesis writing process
• Producing a Research Plan

Esitietovaatimukset (Opintojakso)

None

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty (Opintojakso)

In order to pass the course, the student must have been able to complete all the course tasks, develop a Research Plan to a satisfactory degree and have submitted their thesis topic proposal.

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/hylätty

Lisätiedot

None