Osion kuvaus

  • Summary

    Required outputs

    Presentations (includes slides)

    1. Topic presentation (Period 1/3)

    2. Main presentation (Period 2/4)

    3. Designated commenting of a main paper (Period 2/4)

    Written outputs

    1. Research plan (submitted a week before the topic presentation).

    Includes an introduction to the wider topic area around the specific research question of the thesis. 3-6 pages.

    2. Main paper (submitted a week before the main presentation).

    A reader of the main paper learns about the results of research in economics (either your research or the research that you review). The main content of the main paper could be a key chapter or two in the thesis. First page is executive summary, and it should list 1-3 two-digit JEL codes , (e.g., D22 or J45). 15-30 pages.

    3. Online comments on other students' research plans and main papers, submitted before their presentations. 

    A comment is usually a short paragraph, sometimes 2-3 paragraphs. Minimum requirement is at least three substantially distinct comments to each member of your group.

    In-class outputs

    Participation in class discussions about papers and presentations. 

    Language

    The language of all presentations and discussions is English. Research plans are also in English. If you are writing your thesis in Finnish then you can submit the main paper in Finnish, and you will be assigned to a subgroup where everyone understands Finnish. 

    Grading

    Grading 0-5 based on activity in the seminar, quality of presentations (live presentation, accompanying slides, research plan/topic paper, and main paper), quality of discussion (both in class and on-line), and punctuality. Attendance is required for a passing grade, but one absence may be made up by completing an additional assignment. 
     

  • Schedule

    Group division for topic presentations

    Monday Group 1

    Tuesday Group 2

    Monday-Tuesday Group 3



    Marko

    Hagel

    Matias

    Kiuru

    Teresa

    Hakala

    Amir

    Hassan

    Jooa

    Mustonen

    Heidi

    Koponen

    Leo

    Kauvosaari

    Rono

    Nihtinen

    Joonas

    Kotiranta

    Joona

    Kutvonen


    Juhani

    Koskela

    Emilia

    Lahti

    Markus

    Temonen

    Arttu

    Lamminmäki

    Janne

    Laitila

    Väinö

    Tyynilä

    Olli

    Malinen

    Riku

    Mänty

    Anna

    Rekola

    Maria

    Nybacka Kuronen

    Otto

    Palkama

    Simo

    Rinne

    Artturi

    Oesch

    Riku

    Raunola

    Elias

    Tuori

    Tuukka

    Totro

    Lauri

    Vepsäläinen

    Ella

    Tuukkanen

     

     

    Sampo

    Wonga

     

    Schedule for topic presentations

    Monday 19.3 (Group 1)

    (Location Q203 Ryhmäopetus - Q203, Väre)


    Teresa

    Hakala

    Heidi

    Koponen

    Tuesday 20.9 (Group 2)

    Location: Q102 Ryhmäopetus - Q102, Väre

    Lauri

    Vepsäläinen

    Sampo

    Wonga

    Marko

    Hagel

     

     

    Monday 26.9 (Group 3)

    Matias

    Kiuru

    Jooa

    Mustonen

    Väinö

    Tyynilä


    Tuesday 27.9 (Group 2)

    Amir

    Hassan

    Leo

    Kauvosaari

    Joona

    Kutvonen

    Emilia

    Lahti

    Monday 3.10 (Group 1)

    Joonas

    Kotiranta

    Juhani

    Koskela

    Arttu

    Lamminmäki

    Olli

    Malinen

    Tuesday 4.10 (Group 3)

    Markus

    Temonen

    Rono

    Nihtinen

    Anna

    Rekola

    Monday 10.10 (Group 1)

    Maria

    Nybacka Kuronen

    Artturi

    Oesch

    Tuukka

    Totro

    Tuesday 11.10 (Group 2)

    Janne

    Laitila

    Riku

    Mänty

    Otto

    Palkama

    Riku

    Raunola

    Wednesday 12. 10 (Group 3)

    Location U006 - U006, Ekonominaukio 1

    Simo

    Rinne

    Elias

    Tuori





  • Materials


  • Research plan and topic presentation

    Presenter

    Submit your research plan by first adding a discussion topic and then attaching your research plan and topic presentation as separate pdf files. Use the provisional title of your thesis as the title of the discussion. Name the files as YourName_Research_plan.pdf and YourName_Topic_presentation.pdf. Do this by the previous Thursday 24:00  before the seminar at the latest. Your plan and presentation must be approved by your supervisor. Contact him/her in time so that you have time to make the required revisions.

    Please appear in the seminar room well before the start. The classroom has a computer, which is open at the MyCourses course page through which all presenters have easy access to their slides. 

    Presentation time is max 12 minutes, which usually implies about 6-8 slides.

    Begin by presenting your research question, the reason why it is important and interesting, and the most relevant background information on your topic(institutional details, prior research if any) that the audience needs to understand your question and its significance. Then summarize your plan of research: if you are doing original research, explain your planned approach(es) to answering the research question; if you are doing a literature survey, explain the main approach(es) used in the literature. 

    Other students 

    Add a reply to discussion of a member of your group with your comments on the research plan. You are discussing the written research plan, not the slides. One comment is usually a short paragraph, sometimes 2-3 paragraphs. You should give at least three substantially distinct comments to each member of your group. Comments must be delivered as plain text in the comment field, not as attached files.

    Read the Commenting guidelines for more information.

    You must submit your online comments before the seminar presentation takes place.

    Be prepared to discuss the topic in the seminar after the presentation, taking into account the information in the presentation. (Some comments that were inspired by the written plan might not be very good after we've seen and heard the presentation.)  The comments are meant to be legible to everyone, not just the presenter. Do not assume that the audience has read your online comments.

    The group division and the schedule for topic presentation can be found below and in schedule section.

    Group division for topic presentations

    Monday Group 1

    Tuesday Group 2

    Monday-Tuesday Group 3



    Marko

    Hagel

    Matias

    Kiuru

    Teresa

    Hakala

    Amir

    Hassan

    Jooa

    Mustonen

    Heidi

    Koponen

    Leo

    Kauvosaari

    Rono

    Nihtinen

    Joonas

    Kotiranta

    Joona

    Kutvonen



    Juhani

    Koskela

    Emilia

    Lahti

    Markus

    Temonen

    Arttu

    Lamminmäki

    Janne

    Laitila

    Väinö

    Tyynilä

    Olli

    Malinen

    Riku

    Mänty

    Anna

    Rekola

    Maria

    Nybacka Kuronen

    Otto

    Palkama

    Simo

    Rinne

    Artturi

    Oesch

    Riku

    Raunola

    Elias

    Tuori

    Tuukka

    Totro

    Lauri

    Vepsäläinen



     

     

    Sampo

    Wonga

     

    Schedule for topic presentations

    Monday 19.3 (Group 1)

    (Location Q203 Ryhmäopetus - Q203, Väre)


    Teresa

    Hakala

    Heidi

    Koponen

    Tuesday 20.9 (Group 2)

    Location: Q102 Ryhmäopetus - Q102, Väre

    Lauri

    Vepsäläinen

    Sampo

    Wonga

    Marko

    Hagel

     

     

    Monday 26.9 (Group 3)

    Matias

    Kiuru

    Jooa

    Mustonen

    Väinö

    Tyynilä


    Tuesday 27.9 (Group 2)

    Amir

    Hassan

    Leo

    Kauvosaari

    Joona

    Kutvonen

    Emilia

    Lahti

    Monday 3.10 (Group 1)

    Joonas

    Kotiranta

    Juhani

    Koskela

    Arttu

    Lamminmäki

    Olli

    Malinen

    Tuesday 4.10 (Group 3)

    Markus

    Temonen

    Rono

    Nihtinen

    Anna

    Rekola

    Monday 10.10 (Group 1)

    Maria

    Nybacka Kuronen

    Artturi

    Oesch

    Tuukka

    Totro

    Tuesday 11.10 (Group 2)

    Janne

    Laitila

    Riku

    Mänty

    Otto

    Palkama

    Riku

    Raunola

    Wednesday 12. 10 (Group 3)-

    Ekonominaukio 1, U006

    Simo

    Rinne

    Elias

    Tuori














































































































  • Main paper & presentation

    Enter your main paper and presentation by first adding a discussion topic and then attaching the paper and presentation as pdf files. Use the title of your paper as the title of the discussion. Name the files as YourLastName_Main_Paper.pdf and YourLastName_Main_Presentation.pdf. Do this by the previous Thursday 24:00 before the seminar at the latest. It would be polite to send a notice to your designated discussant as soon as you have submitted it, so that they have more time to prepare. Prepare for a 20-25 minute presentation.

    Advisor approval: Insert the following statement to your discussion topic entry: "My supervisor has approved the attached paper and presentation on --DATE--".

    Please appear in the seminar room well in time. The classroom has a computer, which is open at the MyCourses course page through which all presenters have easy access to their slides. 

    Designated discussant: 

    Prepare to give a 7-10 minute discussion of the paper from the podium immediately after the main presentation and before a general class discussion. Bring a (very short set of) slides to give structure to your presentation. Submit your slides as an attachment to your reply to the main paper before the start of the seminar. 

    Please appear in the seminar room well in time. The classroom has a computer, which is open at the MyCourses course page through which all presenters have easy access to their slides. 

    Other students

    Add a reply to a discussion of a member of your group with your comments on the research paper.  A comment is usually a short paragraph, sometimes 2-3 paragraphs. Minimum requirement is at least three substantially distinct comments to each member of your group. Written comments must be delivered as plain text in the comment field, not as attached files. 

    Participate in the general class discussion after the designated discussant has given her/his presentation. Remember that the audience has not necessarily read your online comments (you should not assume they have); there is no problem if your discussion points overlap with those you made online.

    SCHEDULE
    https://mycourses.aalto.fi/mod/page/view.php?id=957319

  • Registration for Spring 2023

    Information on picking a topic and getting started with the MSc thesis:  http://aalto-econ.fi/gradu

    To enroll in the seminar you must have a topic accepted by a faculty member at the Department of Economics. The deadline for the or the Spring 2023 seminar the deadline is Nov 15, 2022; Fall 2023 seminar is May 31st, 2023. Obtaining approval may require some back-and-forth between the student and the faculty, so make sure to start the process several weeks before the deadline.

    For Spring 2023 seminar registration you must notify Marko Terviö (for Fall 2023 seminar Kristiina Huttunen) by email about the provisional topic and the faculty member who approved it. (If you would like to participate, but have no idea for a topic, you can simply go and ask a faculty member for a topic of their choice). After that you still need to confirm your participation by enrolling in the seminar via Sisu.

    The initial approved topic is not a binding commitment. Its purpose is to make sure that everyone who enrols is capable presenting their research plan in the second week of the semester. The topic and the advisor can  be changed subject to the same approval procedure as the initial topic.