Study Guide

Objective

• you are able to solve problems creatively and carry out networked, collaborative research and development of social and education services with various operators
• you are able to write a thesis plan independently and use research and/or development methods to reform work and/or operating practices
• you are able to produce knowledge to promote well-being and comply with research and development ethics principles and practical instructions
• you know how to communicate about research and give constructive peer feedback

Content

• the scope of the thesis, its presentation and approval
• writing the thesis plan and its approval
• research communications as part of preparing a thesis
• the commissioner and the contract with the commissioner
• the thesis instructions of Turku University of Applied Sciences and the degree programme
• workshop activities, peer feedback and designation of the thesis supervisor

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: Completing the course requires an approved thesis plan.

Content scheduling

Teachers:
Tiina Suni
Noora Ahvenjärvi

1. workshop on Friday 17.1.2025, 9:30 - 15:30 (Janina Luoto & Marju Lindholm at Salo campus whole day, Tiina Suni & Noora Ahvenjärvi online during the afternoon)
2. workshop on Friday 31.1.2025, 9:30 - 12:00 (Tiina & Noora)
3. workshop on Friday 28.3.2025, 9:30 - 12:00 (Tiina & Noora)

Thesis plan should be submitted to Itslearning until 21.3.2025.

Students are responsible for scheduling a tutor session with the teacher. Student contacts the teacher to schedule the meeting.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

Completing the course requires an approved thesis plan.

Qualifications

The student may begin writing a thesis when they have completed at least 60 credits in their entirety and both study units of research and development methods. The Development and Research Methods course can also be completed during the same semester as the student starts work on the thesis.