Study Guide

Objective

The aim of the course is to give the student the tools for choosing a suitable method and plan for the master's thesis.

The student:
- has a deeper understanding about what research is, how it can be done, what it is used for, etc.
- knows the importance of formulating research problems
- knows how to write a research plan and is prepared to start that work.
- is familiar with different research methods, emphasizing methods suitable for the industry

Content

To learn what a research is, how it can be done, what it is used for.
How to formulate research problems
How to write a research plan
To learn the different research methods, emphasizing methods suitable for the industry.

Further information

The Quizz in Moodle. Scoring: Failed - Passed.
The quizz consists of multiple choice questions. The quizz is open about 4 weeks and you can make it whenever you like in that time period. In. Moodle there are questions (small tests) to practice on, but they will close when the actual exam period starts. Timeline to be communicated.

The Research Plan. Scoring: Failed - Passed
Based on the Pre-task that you handed in when applying to the program, and we discussed in the interviews. The pre-task you develop further during this course and then you hand it in the Return Box in Moodle
We will then select and put the Plans according to Two Lanes:
FAST LANE.
STANDARD LANE.
Timeline and detailed instructions to be communicated september 7th, 2023.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
Theory and methodology are poorly understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Research, communication and documentation are hardly acceptable.
Active participation.
Satisfactory 2
Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignements. Research, communication and documentation are acceptable.
Active participation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignements, but work could be stronger.
Research, service design, communication and documentation are good.
Active participation.
Very Good 4
General understanding of theory and methods, very good implementation in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignements.
Reliable research, innovative service design and communication and documentation on good level.
Very active participation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignements.
Outstanding research, innovative service design and excellent communication and documentation.
Very active participation.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.