Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, 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
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
Credits: 3
Schedule: 30.10.2020 - 04.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Susan Gamache, Hanna Hakala
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Hanna Hakala
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
C1
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
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 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Submission of the required learning tasks
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
81
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
MyCourses page
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
ERI-0.6100
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
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- Teacher: Hakala Hanna Liisa