Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to
· Write an essay article, in the form of the thesis report, which has been approved
· Discuss the theoretical issues combined to practical knowledge and competence in a chosen area

Content

Writing an essay article (25-30 page), using the official reference techniques

The topic and learning objectives will be defined individually on the topic of the subject area the student is investigating

Searching and critically choosing the references, at least five sources, included some scientific studies and articles

Materials

The students search the readings themselves based on the chosen theme/topic in cooperation with the teacher.

Teaching methods

Critical thinking, analytical skills, and creativity are combined through dialogue between different authors of literature and especially in the conclusions, the student's own thinking and experience.

Exam schedules

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International connections

Innovation pedagogy is applied by critical thinking, development and innovation approaches. This study unit is coaching the student to the thesis process.

Completion alternatives

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Student workload

1. Choosing the topic
2. Searching for relevant literature
3. Evaluating and choosing the articles/books/other references
4. Reading and identifying the meaningful contents and gaps
5. Writing the essay with reflections of the chosen sources (and practice)
6. Delivering the essay.

Ca 135 hours.

Content scheduling

1. Getting familiar with the chosen topic
2. Searching for relevant literature
3. Evaluating and choosing the articles/books/other references
4. Reading and identifying the meaningful contents and gaps
5. Writing the essay with reflections of the chosen sources (and practice)
6. Delivering the essay.

This study unit is independent work (no lectures or contact days). and it is possible to be started in any other month, except July.

Further information

Email is the preferred communication channel of the student has questions: sirpa.hanti@turkuamk.fi

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The essay should be written to the thesis template. The length of the text is all together 25-30 pp. (including the cover, contents, reference list, as well as possible attachments). The academic style should be visible and APA system used as a reference method. See Itslearning.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

0 Fail The selection and use of source material has been plagiarized. The essay is not done according to the instructions in Itslearning.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Knowledge Base: Poor knowledge of relevant information and justifying choices or handling is poor. Understanding and implementation: Minor subject selection and use of suitable source material. Analyzing: A weak presentation of selected issues, conclusions, and your own reflection. Evaluation: Written output shows little ambition for critical thinking and activity.

2 Knowledge Base: Reviewing some relevant information and justifying choices. Understanding, implementation: Selecting and using some source material that suits your topic. Analyzing: Satisfied presentation of selected issues, conclusions, and your own reflection. Evaluation: Written output shows the desire for critical thinking and partly activity.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

3 Knowledge Base: Reviewing relevant information and justifying choices. Understanding, implementation: A versatile selection and use of appropriate source material. Analyzing: Clear and logical presentation of selected issues, conclusions and your own reflection. Evaluation: Written output shows critical thinking and activity.

4 Knowledge Base: Comprehensive review of relevant information and justification of choices. Understanding, implantation: A versatile and critical choice and use of appropriate source material. Analyzing: Clear and logical presentation of selected issues, conclusions and your own reflection. Evaluation: Written output shows strong critical thinking and activity.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Knowledge Base: Extensive and comprehensive review of relevant information and justification of choices. Understanding, implementation: A versatile and critical choice and use of appropriate source material. Analyzing: Clear and logical presentation of key issues, versatile conclusions and your own reflection. Evaluation: Written output shows excellent, strong critical thinking and activity.