Study Guide

Objective

The students
- can communicate coherently and in a professional manner both orally and in writing
- are familiar with the process of academic writing and can use references
- can use different channels to retrieve information and compile reports according to the standard form and layout
The students with Finnish as educational language show such skills in the Swedish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). Satisfactory (grade 1-3) or good (grade 4-5) skills in speaking and writing Swedish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately

Content

Plain Language and Scientific Writing
Oral Presentation

Location and time

Autumn 2022.

Materials

-Novia UAS's writing instructions
-according to the lecturer (information on Moodle)

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, oral and written tasks both individually and in groups.

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

Information about deadlines can be found on Moodle.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

-oral presentation (video recorded)
-written analysis based on the oral presentation
-written assignments (according to the UAS's guidelines)

Student workload

3 x 27 h = 81 hours.

Content scheduling

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Further information

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Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Grades 1-5 and in some assignments pass/fail.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Assessment criteria for written assignments
The student has followed instructions but his/her knowledge of other students' work/assignments is inadequate. The student shows limited knowledge of the subject, he/she knows only the most essential matters.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment. His/her knowledge of other students' work/assignments is inadequate. The student demonstrates good subject knowledge in his/her written assignment but the implementation is limited.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows great knowledge of the subject. He/she has read the other participants' written assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical accuracy, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods).

Qualifications

Examination from upper secondary school

Further information

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