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  • Schedule for presentations


    Master students

    The course project is done preferably in pairs, but this year also individual projects are allowed.

    The task is to plan research on a topic selected from a list. Each topic requires a different approach to research. Your task is to

    1. Select your pair.
    2. Select your topic/research question from the group choice below. You can also have your own topic, in that case, send an email to Sari.
    3. Refine and specify the given research question and select a research approach and method for your study. The used method needs to be suitable to answer the research question. The methods need to be one of those presented during the course.
    4. Write the research plan. Write a realistic plan – how this research could be implemented. Be aware of practicalities and risks.
    5. Present your plan in the seminar. Submit your presentation to MyCourses at least one day before your presentation.
    6. Finalize and submit the report before the deadline.


    Doctoral students

    This is a personal task for you.

    Make a plan for an important part of your doctoral research

    1. Define your topic/research question. Send it to Sari by email.
    2. Select a research approach and method for your study. The used method needs to be suitable to answer the research question.
    3. Write the research plan. Write a realistic plan – how this research could be implemented. Be aware of practicalities and risks.
    4. Present your plan in the seminar. Submit your presentation to MyCourses at least one day before your presentation.
    5. Finalize and submit the report before the deadline.
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      Topics for the assignment Tiedosto PDF
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      Master students: select your topic and group here Etherpad Lite
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      Presentation guidelines Tiedosto PDF
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      Upload your presentation in a readable form (for example ppt, pdf, etc.) here at least ONE DAY BEFORE the presentation.

      Prepare a 10 minute presentation about your research plan:
      •Introduction: topic and motivation (1 slide)
      •Research question (1 slide)
      •Research approach and rationale (e.g. case study approach) (1 slide)
      •(Research process, 1 slide)
      •Data collection and sampling, examples (1-2 slides)
      •Data analysis methods (1 slide)
      •Ways of improving the quality of the study (1 slide)

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      This is a voluntary submission, you can write the first version of the plan preferably section 1-3 and get feedback about the focus and goals of your planned study. Please, inform me (sari.kujala@aalto.fi) that you have submitted a plan, so I give you feedback.

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      The hard deadline for submission is 3 December. Note that your plan is considered final and ready for assessment when you submit it.