Thesis Planning (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to make a realistic thesis plan and choose a proper research method for it. He/she finds a commissioner for the thesis independently as well as prepares and works on the thesis-related documentation at the planning stage. The student is able to set objectives and research question(s) of the thesis.

Content

Contents
- Thesis topic
- Schedule of the thesis implementation
- Project management and time management
- Specified objectives, research question(s)
- Information search
- Choice of proper research method(s) for getting necessary data
- Problem solving and creative working methods
- Independent and responsible working style
- Written and oral reporting of the thesis plan
- Cooperation with the commissioner, supervisor(s) and team members

Location and time

Spring semester

Materials

Thesis Guide of Lapland UAS
Thesis-related materials based on the student's own research area.

Teaching methods

• lectures and visiting lecturers/commissioner
• workshops
• poster seminar for thesis ideas
• written reports e.g. an opponent report, a thesis project plan
• Moodle tests and exams
• teamwork and independent work

Employer connections

The thesis has a commissioner from the working life and the research is conducted according to the commissioner's requirements.

International connections

The thesis can also be commissioned by a company or an organisation outside Finland.

Completion alternatives

RPL Process

Student workload

135 hrs for participating the workshops and working on the thesis plan

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Tieto puuttuu

Qualifications

NULL

Further information

Please check the Moodle workspace for all the details and instructions.