Study Guide

Objective

The Student
- knows the basics of scientific writing
- can describe and apply relevant research methods
- can plan a scientific study and is able to analyze and communicate research findings as required in a thesis

Content

- Applied vs. basic research
- Scientific and methodological terminology
- The degree thesis process at Novia, research plan, structure and writing guidelines
- General ethical principles of research
- How to seek information

Location and time

Period 1-5, Campus Raseborg + self study

Materials

Available on the moodle course page

Teaching methods

Lectures, presentations by students (individual, group)

Completion alternatives

By completing assignments (literature assignment, methods assignment, research plan for thesis project, idea seminar) during the course.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The assignments were completed and the student obtained a basic understanding of the course content

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The assignments were completed without major remarks and the student obtained a good understanding of the course content

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assignments were completed without remarks and the the student obtained an excellent understanding of the course content

Assessment methods and criteria

On the basis of the quality of completed assignments.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

If failed to complete all assignments or if earned <50% of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments, respectively.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Earned 50-59% (=1) or 60-69% (=2) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments, respectively.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Earned 70-79% (=3) or 80-89% (=4) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments, respectively.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Earned 90-100% (=5) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge requirements