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

The course is completed independently in Moodle and by participating in a remote face-to-face meeting with the teacher.
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The course is closely linked to and necessary for the start of the thesis.

Learning material and recommended literature

Opinnäytetyö - eLab
https://elab.lab.fi/fi/opintojen-suorittaminen/opinnaytetyo

Research Methods Guidebook
https://www.fsd.tuni.fi/en/services/research-methods-web-resource/

Learning environment

Moodle, zoom, Campus

Student time use and work load

95 % Working independently
5% Topic guidance

The student can start the implementation at a time of their choice. At the end of the implementation, the student will participate in a personalised guidance session

Contents

The course introduces students to research methods, data mining and the principles of research writing. Students will produce their own thesis related to the assigned tasks.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is completed before the start of the thesis process.

Assessment criteria

Assignments passed and participation in a topic-based tutorial

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

The written assignments returned by the student show that he/she has studied the course material and is able to complete the assignments given for the thesis.