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

Presentation of Thesis
Opponentship
Maturity test based on the thesis work and written expression

Location and time

Writing of the thesis independent of time and space
Final Seminar is held at Campus Alere in Vaasa during week 21 of spring 2026 and week 48 of fall 2026

Materials

Study material from courses in Research Methodology

Teaching methods

Writing of the thesis under supervision
Final Seminar
Maturity Test

Employer connections

Presentation of thesis in public

Exam schedules

Final Seminar and Maturity Test is held at Campus Alere in Vaasa during week 21 of spring 2026 and week 48 of fall 2026

Completion alternatives

Thesis
Maturity test

Further information

More information on the Moodle page of the course

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Exam
the written work depends on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

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

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

See practical guide for thesis writing for grades 0-5 for final thesis.

Qualifications

Theoretical studies
Basic practice courses