Study Guide

Objective

Student
- has the ability to produce an idea for his thesis and can perform and argue for choices she/he have done

Content

Thesis idea
The research process including presentation of an idea

Location and time

Autumn 2024

Materials

According to the topic of Thesis

Recommended literature: Maria Henricson (red.) (2023). Vetenskaplig teori och metod - från idé till examination inom vård- och hälsovetenskap. Studentlitteratur, Lund.

Teaching methods

Introduction lecture to the course, thesis work, followed by mainly self-directed studies with possibility to supervision. The student makes a plan for the thesis. The presentation of the plan for the thesis is the examination

Employer connections

The Thesis can be a work ordered, but is not necessary always so

Exam schedules

Presentation of work plan for thesis autumn 2024 and presentation of the thesis in May 2025

Completion alternatives

No optional examination form

Student workload

The course is 3 cr which is equivalent to 81 h work for the student

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

If the thesis plan is done according to instructions it is assessed as passed.

Further information

The content of the work plan for thesis:
Novia titlepage
Table of content
Introduction
Background (description of the topic, at least 5-6 scientific studies)
Aim and problem definition
Method (Data collection based on 2 references/discuss method of selection)
Ethical consideration (based on references)
Timetable
Reference list
Minimum 6 pages and maximum 10 pages (excl. Title page and table of content)
Follow Novia’s instructions for writing Thesis)

1. You find Novia’s title page on Moodle (no key needed)
2. Table of content is done in Word, if you do not know how to do choose ? (help) in the upper right corner and write list of content in the search field
3. The introduction should be about 1 p, where the reader is introduced to the topic and also to your interest of studying it.
4. Background shall be 3 – 5 p and divided into chapters where description of concepts and the topic of the subject. In the background you also describe the previous research done
5. Aim and problem definition can be short about ½ p.
6. The method can be described on 2-3 p. The chapter includes a description of the approach (qualitative/quantitative design), motivation for the choice and data collection method. References need to be included.
7. Ethical considerations are described on about 1 p and with the help of references ethical principles followed are discussed. refer to relevant documents on Finnish National advicory board on Research Integrity TENK. (tenk.fi)
8. Time plan should estimate how Thesis proceeds. Please do a realistic plan writing something for each month and write it also in your calender.
9. Works cited

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam 
The student has superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading) 

Assessment criteria for written work 
The student has followed instructions for the written task. The student shows limited substance knowledge and are not familiar nor knowledge about other students' written work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam 
Student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate views 

Assessment criteria for written work 
Student has followed the instructions for the written work and master the substance of his work, but the application is limited. Shows insufficient knowledge about other students' written work

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam 
Student shows in-depth knowledge and maturity in the subject 

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups 
Student has followed the instructions for the written work and master the substance. Shows good knowledge in the other participants' written work, ask relevant questions and have capacity to lead a seminar discussion. The written work and the possible opponentship shows excellent knowledge (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Can receive feedback and show willingness to develop professional skills
Follows the worklist and keeps agreed times
Can ask questions that are relevant for learning a work
For the most part, it works in a planned manner and has a basic accuracy at important work moments
Can perform tasks under supervision
Has basic knowledge and can ask questions that are relevant to learning a work
Can follow directives and instructions and take responsibility for tasks
Can make decisions concerning tasks at the basic level
Know the values ​​and consider the ethical principles
Can communicate and respond to patients / clients / customers
Can work with others in the work team

Assessment methods and criteria

The work plan for the thesis is assessed as either failed or passed.

The plan must include the following parts (for passing):
• Novia cover page
• Table of contents
• Introduction (at least 1 page): must include at least 2 sources
• Purpose and research questions
• Background (at least 4 pages). Must include: for one student: at least 6 sources, of which at least 2 are scientific and for two students: at least 9 sources, of which at least 4 are scientific
• Method (at least 1 page): Selection; Data collection; Data analysis method; Ethical considerations and Timeline
• References (of the sources used in the plan)

Length: at least 6 pages and at most 9 pages (excluding cover page, table of contents, and references)

Must follow Novia's writing guidelines: https://intra.novia.fi/studier/examensarbete/skrivanvisningar/

Qualifications

Studymodule Researchprocess