Implementation of the Master's Thesis (20cr)

Objectives (course unit)

2. Implementing the Thesis (after gate 4), 20 cr
Goals and contents

- keeping up with and advancing the development of their field, applying the knowledge, theories, central terms, methods, and principles of their field critically in their own thesis
- being able to apply the suitable research approach in their thesis
- being able to implement the thesis according to plan, while taking advantage of the guidance offered.

Content (course unit)

Implementation parts depend on the degree programme
- implementing empirical and/or theoretical part and writing the report
- methodological studies
- data privacy statement
- participation in thesis seminars and guidance events and peer evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Location and time

As agreed with the supervising teacher

Assessment methods and criteria

- an acceptable thesis plan has been prepared
- thesis contract or permit obtained
- responsible, independent and ethically high-level work in the thesis implementation phase
- good and responsible co-operation with a representative of the potential working life
- guidance used systematically in a way that promotes the thesis
- peer review carried out as agreed in seminars

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures
Independent study
Group work
Active participation
Discussions
Small groups

Learning materials

No other execution method

Student workload

20opx27h = 540 hours
Includes lectures, supervision, independent work

Content scheduling

The information can be found in a separate file in Moodle

Completion alternatives

Ei muuta suoritustapaa

Practical training and working life cooperation

The thesis is recommended for assignment in a project and in working life cooperation

Further information

The aim of the thesis is to develop working life. It develops and demonstrates the student’s ability for independent, demanding research expert work. The thesis can be done for one's own employer, another client, one's own company or other need for research and development of working life.

Theses are public.

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

In accordance with YAMK evaluation criteria
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