Thesis Method Studies and Writing (2 cr)

Objective

The aim of the study course is to give the student an understanding of the stages involved in the thesis process and the readiness to start and complete the thesis process. The student knows how to search for information and write a complete scientific report.

Content

- Requirements related to the thesis
- Ethics related to the thesis
- The stages of the thesis process
- Searching for information and using sources
- Writing
- Project management and research activities

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The praiseworthy text skillfully combines the versatile use of source material and my own chosen point of view. The topic is discussed in a structured way and new aspects are also being developed. The conclusions and considerations are justified very clearly and consistently. The use of language is precise, neat and stylistically consistent. Source markings and the rest of the essay format are finished.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In a good text, the source material has been used sufficiently extensively and quite expertly. Own and borrowed from sources are clearly distinguished from each other, and the use of sources is natural. The language is good and relatively consistent. Source markings have been made and the text is clear, but there may be some flaws in the markings or other layout.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

In a satisfactory text, the source material is used rather little or scarcely, and there are clear flaws in its processing. Source markings are missing or unclear. The whole is fragmented or the treatment of the theory is weak. The text has considerable, different and difficult to understand grammatical or structural deficiencies.