Credits: 3
Schedule: 01.03.2019 - 12.04.2019
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Hanna Liisa Hakala
Teaching Period (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
II, IV
Learning Outcomes (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- reflect on the contents of the lectures and group work and utilize these on their own thesis work
- to create a mind map/concept of the thesis topic
- search for information for thesis writing purposes
- write a research plan, a tentative table of contents and either an abstract on an intro
- analyze previous Master’s theses for their structure, layout, research questions & aims, and references
Content (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
The main goal of this course is to help students get started with planning and materializing their Master’s thesis project. Students learn about managing the different phases of the thesis writing process, such as defining the thesis topic and aims, searching for sources, managing references, utilizing productive working methods and getting started with writing scientific texts. The course provides an opportunity for students to work with peers as well as get support from others (possibly thesis supervisors, study psychologists, information specialists and English teachers).
Assessment Methods and Criteria (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Submission of the required learning tasks
Workload (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
3 ECTS (81 h) = 12 - 18 h contact teaching + 63 - 69 h of independent work
Study Material (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
MyCourses page
Course Homepage (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=Eri-0.6100
Grading Scale (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Pass/Fail
Registration for Courses (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
WebOodi
Further Information (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
The course is recommended for students who are about to begin their Master's thesis.
- Teacher: Hakala Hanna Liisa