Study Guide

Objective

The students
- can communicate coherently and in a professional manner both orally and in writing
- are familiar with the process of academic writing and can use references
- can use different channels to retrieve information and compile reports according to the standard form and layout
The students with Finnish as educational language 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). Satisfactory (grade 1-3) or good (grade 4-5) skills in speaking and writing Swedish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately

Content

Plain Language and Scientific Writing
Oral Presentation

Location and time

12.09.2024-18.11.2024 Campus Alere.

Materials

Study material on Moodle.
Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.

Teaching methods

Lectures, practical exercises and workshops.

Exam schedules

Examination consists of submitted assignments. Deadline is in Autumn 2024.

Completion alternatives

Approved practical assignments and course assignments.
Feedback is given after finished course.

Student workload

The students work 27 hours/cr.
In class: 28 hrs
Self study: 53 hrs
Total: 81 hrs

Further information

More information is given at course introduction.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated based on grades (0-5) for assignments (individual and / or team). The average of the grades for assignments form the final grade in the course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not followed the instructions of the assignment and shows especially vague competences within the theme
The assignment is inadequate or lacking
The student has not participated or contributed anything during the course

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has partly followed the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are satisfactory.
The student has participated in the course, but the commitment and activity have been low or satisfactory.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view
The student has almost or has fullfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates good or eminently good competence within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are good or eminently good.
The student has participated or participated actively in the course and demonstrates commitment for content of the course and course assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has fullfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates excellent competence within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are excellent and exceptionally executed.
The student has been active during the course and demonstrates extra commitment and interest for content of the course and course assignments.
The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession.

Qualifications

Examination from upper secondary school

Further information

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