Introduction to Research and Writing Skills (3cr)

Objective

The student is able to recognize the phases of research process and to apply the fundamentals of research in his/her bachelor thesis. The student knows how to write academically and is able to recognize the features of academic and formal writing. The student is able to utilize this in writing the thesis.
Students can find international and academic sources related to course tasks. Students can relate material to sustainability, and career guidance with a focus on entrepreneurship.

Content

Part 1. Research work, research topic, research process, principal methods
Part 2. Requirements of academic writing

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass/fail

Materials

- Seinäjoki Univesity of Applied Sciences: Guidelines for Writng UAS Degree Thesis
- Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences: Instructions for Written Work
- Seinäjoki Univesity of Applied Sciences: Thesis Template
- Material provided by the teacher

Teaching methods

- Lectures and exercises
- Indpendent study

Further information

The course accrues 3 R&D credits.