Introduction to Research and Writing Skills (3op)

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Tavoitteet

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.

Sisältö

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

Oppimateriaalit

- 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

Opetusmenetelmät

- Lectures and exercises
- Indpendent study

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Part I: 26 hours of virtual study
Part II: 54 hours of work
24 hous of contact hours
30 hours of independent study
Students are free to decide how to use the 30 hours in regards to completing the course material and tasks.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Pass/fail

Esitietovaatimukset

No prerequisites

Lisätiedot

The course accrues 3 R&D credits.