Study Guide

Objective

Student
- can present their thesis and act as an opponent for another degree project
- can describe the most important results of the thesis in a maturity test, which also demonstrates the ability to express themselves in writing

Content

The research process
Presentation of thesis and acting as opponent
Maturity exam

Location and time

Novia Vaasa, Alere
Week 21 of Spring 2025 and week x of Fall 2025

Materials

Maria Henricson (red.) (2017). Vetenskaplig teori och metod - från idé till examination inom omvårdnad. Studentlitteratur, Lund.

Teaching methods

Written thesis
Seminar

Employer connections

Presentation of thesis in public

Exam schedules

Spring 2025 week 21 presentation of thesis and maturity exam
Fall 2025 week x

Completion alternatives

Thesis
Maturity test

Further information

More information on the Moodle page of the course

Evaluation scale

H-5

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

Thesis is graded 0-5
Opposition of another student's work passed or failed
Maturity test is graded passed or failed

Qualifications

Study module Research process