Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- select and use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources.

Implementation and methods of teaching

3/5 cr Lectures .
Written assignments related to the initiation of the thesis process.

2/5 cr Implementation according to your own study programme

GRAPHIC DESIGN: Graphic Design Degree Project Studio sessions prepare students to advance their own thesis in a goal-oriented way. The sessions are timed to support the thesis process. The sessions are open discussion, source material work and concretely working on your own project. Attendance is compulsory on contact teaching days.
Degree Project Studio will start in late spring 2025, which includes participation in the workshops, planning of your own thesis topic and participation as audience in the thesis publication seminar of the previous year students works.

MEDIA DESIGN: After the common part, the course continues with the programme of the individual department.

PHOTOGRAPHERS: After the common part, the course continues with a group of photographers with the same teacher.

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Timing and attendance

The common part of the course is completed independently in Moodle by listening to lectures and doing assignments. Return of assignments as indicated by the teacher of your major subject. The teacher of the main subject is also responsible for the face-to-face teaching.

The course is closely linked to and necessary for the start of the thesis.

Learning material and recommended literature

LAB thesis guidelines.

Hakala, J. T. et al. (2024) Laadullisen tutkimuksen ABC : menetelmäopas opinnäytteen tekijälle. Helsinki: Gaudeamus.
Hirsjärvi, S. et al. (2009) Tutki ja kirjoita. 15. uud. p. Helsinki: Tammi.

Graphic design reading and research materials can be found in the course Moodle.

Learning environment

Moodle, zoom, Campus

Student time use and work load

33% lectures and presentations
67% Indepentend working

GRAPHIC DESIGN: The graphic design students begin this course later Spring 2025 by preparing their own thesis project, attending seminars and lectures. During the summer students will study part of the theory on a moodle course.

Contents

The course introduces students to research methods, data mining and the principles of research writing. Students will produce their own thesis, search for literature related to their topic and practice writing using a variety of sources.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taken at the beginning of the thesis process.

Assessment criteria

2/5op Theoretical part: written assignments passed with distinction.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

The written assignments returned by the student show that he/she has reviewed the course material and is able to use it as a basis for the thesis plan and disposition. The student's texts will also demonstrate an understanding of the process of writing their own thesis and any ethical issues that may be involved. The student will be familiar with the referencing conventions used in LAB amk.