Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Thesis Incubator is intended for students whose master’s thesis process has stalled and who find it difficult to produce scientific or art research text.
After the Thesis Incubator, students will
- recognise their challenges and strengths in writing
- have an idea of the thesis and its basic requirements as a whole
- have a realistic view of the structure and implementation of their thesis
- have made progress in their thesis
- have gained an understanding of the principles that support and give structure to the thesis writing process
- have the skills to further their thesis independently and systematically.
Credits: 2
Schedule: 15.01.2019 - 07.05.2019
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Jepa Piirainen
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Hanna Hakala
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Finnish
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The mental, social and practical challenges related to thesis writing such as
- controlling the writing process and learning related practical methods
- recognising writer’s block and overcoming it
- using different writing techniques as tools for organising knowledge and structuring the writing process
- understanding one’s thesis as a whole and writing systematically.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
- Small group meetings once a month
- furthering the master’s thesis with the teacher of the Thesis Incubator
- doing exercises on thesis writing and process directing, both as a group and independently.Passing the course requires regular attendance at the group meetings (max 1 absence allowed) and doing exercises that further the master’s thesis process.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
20 h, plus 34 h of independent work
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Provided by the teacher
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course is intended for students who are pursuing a master’s degree in an Aalto University master’s programme and have had their thesis topic approved by their thesis supervisor.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
This Thesis Incubator has four compulsory face-to-face meetings:
Tue 15 January 9.15 - 12.30 in U414c
Tue 12 Feb 9.15 - 12.30 in U414c
Tue 12 March 9.15 - 12.30 in U414c
Tue 9 April 9.15 - 12.30 in U414c
(Tue 7 May 9.15 - 12.30 in U414c)
- Teacher: Hakala Hanna Liisa