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Master Thesis Plan (10 cr)

Code: TH00CY98-3003

General information


Enrollment
09.12.2024 - 31.03.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
08.01.2025 - 31.12.2025
Implementation is running.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 cr
Local portion
10 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion
Teachers
Anu Vaihekoski
Henri Aho
Sanna-Maria Nurmi
Course
TH00CY98

Realization has 7 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 16 h 45 min.

Time Topic Location
Wed 05.03.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Opinnäytetyön suunnitelma TH00CY98-3003 (Ideatyöpaja 1)
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_M2E3NzdiNGYtNjcwMC00OGNmLWI2YzItYTEzMGRmM2UxZWJi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ab32bc86-12f2-4b38-b262-c5775982e241%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22cd543e74-57f2-4f70-aa29-7c60acc5a368%22%7d
Mon 24.03.2025 time 09:00 - 13:15
(4 h 15 min)
Opinnäytetyön suunnitelma TH00CY98-3003 (Ideatyöpaja 2)
https://turkuamk.zoom.us/j/62592820764?from=addon
Tue 25.03.2025 time 12:30 - 13:30
(1 h 0 min)
Opinnäytetyön suunnitelma TH00CY98-3003, vapaaehtoinen ryhmäohjaus
https://turkuamk.zoom.us/j/62472207702?from=addon
Mon 05.05.2025 time 14:00 - 15:30
(1 h 30 min)
Opinnäytetyön vapaaehtoinen ryhmäohjaus
etälinkki ilmoitetaan ilmoittautuneille
Thu 08.05.2025 time 14:00 - 15:30
(1 h 30 min)
Opinnäytetyön vapaaehtoinen ryhmäohjaus
etäopetus, linkki ilmoitetaan erikseen ilmoittautuneille
Wed 01.10.2025 time 12:30 - 15:30
(3 h 0 min)
Opinnäytetyön suunnitelma TH00CY98-3003, suunnitelmatyöpaja 1
etänä
Wed 29.10.2025 time 12:30 - 15:30
(3 h 0 min)
Opinnäytetyön suunnitelma TH00CY98-3003, suunnitelmatyöpaja 2
etänä
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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

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.

Further information

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

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