Study Guide

Objective

Students independently and critically use information seeking methods and demonstrate research-mindedness. Students apply and combine theoretical knowledge to serve physiotherapy practice. They are capable of participating in research and development projects. Students make use of research findings to develop their future profession further. In the maturity test, students demonstrate their knowledge of the topic of their Bachelor thesis. They also demonstrate that they have adequate command of their written native language. The thesis is carried out as independent work and active participation in individual and/or group tutoring and seminars. Students are expected to draw up a written plan and a thesis report.

Content

Thesis Plan
Thesis Implementation
Reporting

Students will present their thesis work both in writing and as an oral presentation and in so doing will indicate they are capable of presenting information clearly and consistently. Students are required to present their thesis plan(s) at least 10 weeks before the thesis deadline.

Maturity Test: According to Section 10 of the law pertaining to universitites of applied sciences (No. 256/1995), students who wish to complete a degree at the university of applied sciences level must complete a Maturity Test. The test is an integral part of the thesis and it is written on a topic pertaining to the thesis. The Maturity Test allows students to validate their knowledge of their chosen professional field and to show they are competent in the Finnish or Swedish languages. Thesis advisors provide students with two topics (titles), one of which they choose to write about. Students must indicate they are able to express themselves clearly using academic-style language and terminology associated with the field of rural industry. The contents of the text should correspond to the requirements of level of education. The Maturity Test should be about 2-4 pages long and written in pencil on ever other line. A lecturer of the Finnish language and thesis advisor grade the test on a pass/fail basis.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

SeAMK Thesis Evaluation Criteria (1-5) 2015
Participation in all seminars is required.
Passed maturity test