Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:
· describe the needs, conditions and rationale of the thesis in the context of the organization or project where it is carried out
· retrieve data systematically from both domestic and international databases
· write a theoretical framework for the thesis
· state the aim(s), purpose(s), research task(s) and outcome(s) of the Master thesis
· define development, research and evaluation methodology used in the project implementation
· write a feasible thesis plan and research plan when required
· describe one’s own role as an expert and thesis worker
· discuss issues related to ethics and reliability
· assess and anticipate the possible risks related to the thesis

Content

· Online course on information retrieval (1cr)
· Ideaworkshop
· Planning workshop
· Peer feedback
· Master thesis plan (if necessary, the research plan as attachment)
· Master thesis agreement

Materials

National and international publications related to the topic of the thesis. Literature related to RDI methods.

Information retrieval guides: https://libguides.turkuamk.fi/etusivu

Teaching methods

- Studying in the online learning environment (Its Learning: Master's thesis-course card)
- Information retrieval and reflection
- Familiarization with the Master's thesis guidelines
- Contact teaching
- Workshopping
- Developing the idea for the Master's thesis and creating a theory-based Master's thesis plan
- Carrying out necessary permissions processes

Exam schedules

No exam.

International connections

This course is based on sociocultural learning concept and innovation pedagogy. Tripartiate model practiced is described in detail in the materials of the learning environment.

Completion alternatives

No optional methods available.

Student workload

First semester:
- Online course on information retrieval
- Participation in idea workshops
- Approved thesis idea

Second semester:
- Participation in planning workshops
- Approved thesis plan
- Signed thesis agreement (+ other possibly required approvals)

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The idea and the Master's thesis plan have been developed according to the provided guidelines.

Content scheduling

Thesis Plan (10 ECTS) course is scheduled for the 1st and 2nd semesters.

First semester (2 ECTS):
- Online course on information retrieval
- Drafting the idea for the Master's thesis

Second semester (8 ECTS):
- Drafting a detailed plan for Master's thesis
- Applying the needed permissions for carrying out the thesis plan

Further information

Online learning environment (Its Learning: Master's thesis-course card)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation criteria are: project/working-life orientation, understanding of the thesis guidelines and the chosen topic, setting of objectives/tasks, a RDI-oriented approach, ethics and reliability, the desired product/outcome and its usability, evaluation of the progress and output of the thesis, oral and written reporting, personal expertise, as well as the creation and signing process of the thesis agreement.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The idea and the Master's thesis plan have not been developed according to the provided guidelines.