ENG-L1000 - Introduction to doctoral studies D, Lecture, 15.4.2025-3.6.2025

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 student

  • Has sufficient knowledge of the opportunities to learn and experience during doctoral studies.
  • Understands basics of the scientific publishing process, quality of journals, roles, and responsibilities of authors and collaborators, and the quality assessment of research. I able to apply advanced and systematic skills in scientific writing, reading, and referencing systems
  • Has tools to define the potential impact of their work and consider different audiences and avenues, and practices for continuous career planning
  • Has resilience to the non-linear process of doctoral studies; strengthened proactive attitude to ask for advice, to collaborate, and to help others
  • Following Aalto strategy, has a desire for problem-solving and learning through research, in a comprehensive and critical manner

Credits: 3

Schedule: 15.04.2025 - 03.06.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Risto Lahdelma, Maija Taka

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish, Swedish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Meaningful learning, research management, research impact, research ethics, career design, scientific communication and publishing, scientific practices of reading and writing, flow of work and sustainable self-management practices

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Participation in teaching, pre-assignment submissions

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Participation in teaching, pre-assignments

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Study material is announced in the first lecture and on the course home page in MyCourses.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    4 Quality Education

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    10 Reduced Inequality

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2024-2025 Spring V
    2025-2026 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Spring V

    Registration:

    Registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi). A limited number of students will be accepted to the course, with preference given to students in the Doctoral Programme in Engineering. The course may not be organized if fewer than 5 students register to the course.

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof