Study Guide

Objective

The student
- has capacity to independently write a thesis according to college rules
- can work systematic and purposefully according to scientific and ethical rules

Content

Thesis plan
The research process including presentation of an plan

Location and time

Spring 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Self-studies
Seminar

Employer connections

Topic for thesis.

Exam schedules

Mandatory presence at the Mid-seminar according to schedual

Student workload

27 h/cr corresponds to 162 h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Passed:
The structure of the thesis is according to instructions.
The background is relevant and informative, and motivates the choice of research topic
The aim and research questions have a clear delimitation
The collection of data material and the analysis of the data is ongoing
The references are relevant and relates to the aim and research questions
The list of references are done correctly according to instructions given for writing a thesis

Further information

Thesis plan should be accepted before the student take part of the Mid-seminar

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

Students follow the instructions for the mid-seminar.
The data collection must be completed and the data analysis started for passing.
Those who cannot participate (or have not progressed far enough in the EA process) will receive a passed grade when the completed thesis is presented.

Qualifications

Studymodule Researchprocess