Introduction to Research and Writing Skills (3cr)

Code: KD19BRW004-6

General information

Enrollment: 01.09.2015 - 08.04.2016; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 04.04.2016 - 15.05.2016; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 3 cr

Local portion: 3 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Teaching languages: English

Degree programmes: Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business

Teachers: Cory Isaacs

Course: KD19BRW004

Evaluation scale

1-5

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

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

Student workload

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass/fail

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Further information

The course accrues 3 R&D credits.