Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with his own university, its teaching methods and the use of different platforms
- reflects on the studies and is aware of the importance of personal development in relation to lifelong learning
- can communicate both orally and in writing in a structured and linguistically well-functioning way
- knows the work process for scientific writing and can use reference systems
- is familiar with literature search and has a critical thinking
- can use different channels to retrieve information and compile reports according to the standard form and layout

Content

Study information and information retrieval
Learning in an academic context
Data protection and data security
Communication for nurse/midwife/public health nurse 3 credits:
Scientific writing in Swedish and literature search both manually and in databases
Reliable source material and source criticism
Oral and written presentation
Email management and the use of social media in nursing care

Location and time

Communication:
- Contact teaching in class
- Remote group work or in class
- Contact the teacher via Microsoft Teams according to given times

Introduction to academic studies: According to schedule

Materials

Communication
Novia's instructions for degree projects.
Materials on Moodle

Teaching methods

Communication: Swedish 3 cr
- Lectures on scientific writing
- Lectures on oral presentation
- Group work in scientific writing
- Exercises in oral presentation
- Oral presentations that are analyzed

Introduction to academic studies 1 cr: Lecturers, presentations, virtual test. More course information can be found in Moodle platform

Exam schedules

Communication: Assessed group work and assessed oral presentation at the end of the course.

Introduction to academic studies: virtual tests

Student workload

27h/cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions and their knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential.

The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment methods and criteria

Communication

Student
- can communicate both orally and in writing in a structured and linguistically well-functioning way, in accordance with the requirements of working life and social life.
knows the work process of scientific writing and can use referencing systems.
- is aware of different ways to search for information and can report according to the rules for standard reporting.
Students with Finnish as the language of schooling must demonstrate such knowledge of Swedish as is required of public employees according to the law (424/2003). This means that these students should demonstrate satisfactory (grade 1-3) or good (grade 4-5) ability to use Swedish in speech and writing. Oral and written skills are assessed separately.
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge requirements

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Kommunikation:
Underkänd
Studerande visar inte tillräcklig kompetens i ämnet.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Communication:
Assessment criteria - satisfactory-extremely satisfactory (1-2)
Students demonstrate a superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Communication:
Assessment criteria - good-extremely good (3-4)
• Students demonstrate a competence that is related and linked to the literature
• Students can reflect and justify their own points of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Communication:
Assessment criteria - excellent (5)
• Students have in-depth competence and show a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the future profession

Qualifications

No prior knowledge required

Further information

Students with Finnish as prior educational language have to 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). This means that these students must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Swedish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately.