Bachelor's Thesis Plan and Information Searching (5cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Content scheduling

Bachelor's Thesis Plan: 5 credit point (include information searching).

Objective

The student is able to contribute to development, innovation and research processes in collaboration with working life. He/she can critically evaluate and use scientific publications in planning their Bachelor's Thesis.

The student knows how to search, locate, evaluate and use scholarly information in studies and working life. The student knows how to use databases of health sciences. The student knows how to use library and information services effectively.

Content

Choosing the topic, defining the scope and writing a research plan for the Bachelor's Thesis. Collaboration with worklife representatives during the planning stage.

Library and information services. Information seeking process. Effective use of databases of health sciences.

Materials

SeAMK - intra, Bachelor´s Thesis instructions
SeAMK -intra, Instructions to written work
Theory books/articles of Health sciences
Theory books/articles of Research Methods
Other material according to the topic

Teaching methods

Bachelor's Thesis Plan: Lessons and seminars

Student workload

Student´s study time: 27h/1cr

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See the Seinäjoki UAS assessment criteria for Bachelor's Thesis .

Qualifications

Research and Development Methods in Nursing Science