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
After the course the doctoral candidates will identify some issues that are important to research work and being a doctoral candidate at Aalto University.
Credits: 2
Schedule: 08.01.2021 - 07.03.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Ari Sihvola, Vesa Välimäki
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ari Sihvola, Vesa Välimäki
Contact information for the course (valid 04.12.2020-21.12.2112):
Please contact course coordinators:
antti.ojapelto@aalto.fi, emma.holmlund@aalto.fi
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course introduces some basic knowledge and skills that are valuable in doctoral studies and research work.
Applies in this implementation:
Practical tips
Scientific and reflective writing
Peer review, Jufo, Impact factor
Research ethics
Thesis work
Career and CV
Tips from professors and recently graduated doctors
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Assignments and active participation in the seminars
Applies in this implementation:
In order to pass the course, you need to meet these requirements:
Active Participation in the Orientation
- You
need to either take part in the orientation program for all Aalto
University doctoral candidates and write a reflective essay on it, see Orientation Reflective Essay, or - Do the assignment Assignment for 3 cr or substituting orientation. If you missed the orientation and want three credits, you need to do the assignment twice, with different topics.
Active Participation in Seminars
- You
need to either attend Seminar Sessions 1, 2 and 3 the whole time, or
attend at least half of the time and substitute the rest with extra
assignments Missing a Session.
You need to follow instructions how to attend the online session.
Please see the Timetable for times of the sessions. Participation in the Kick-off Event and Closing Session are not required, but
recommended.
Assignments
You need to do and submit these assignments by the deadline mentioned:- Reflective Writing, dl 20.1.2021 at 3 pm
- Practical Tips, Reflective Essay, dl 20.1.2021 at 3 pm
- Writing Assignment, Part I, dl 20.1.2021 at 3 pm
- Ethics Group Work, dl 20.1.2021 at 3 pm
- Career Assignment, dl 20.1.2021 at 3 pm
- Writing Assignment, Part II, dl 14.2.2021
- Orientation Reflective Essay, dl 28.2.2021 (if you attended the orientation)
- Final Reflection Essay, dl 28.2.2021
- Assignment for 3 cr or substituting orientation (Do this, if you want 3 credit points or if you missed the orientation), dl 28.2.2021
- You
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
2 cr = 54 h:
Seminars 21 h
Assignments, group and independent work 33 h3 cr = 81 h:
Seminars 21 h
Assignments, group and independent work 60 h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
See the MyCourses space of the course
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Replaces courses ELEC-L0901 Introduction to Doctoral Studies 3 cr and ELEC-0.9902 Introduction to doctoral studies 2 cr