Final thesis seminar (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

MUSIC
The student undertakes an online course in information retrieval. They develop a comprehensive plan for their thesis and formalize the process by signing a thesis agreement. The student formulates a central research question, which he/she seek to answer in their thesis.. Within the seminar framework, the student presents their research or project concept and serves as an academic opponent for a fellow student's research idea and written work. The student continues to develop their thesis, regularly reporting on its progress, and ultimately presents the completed thesis in seminar sessions.

Objective

Opiskelija osaa laatia suunnitelman opinnäytetyöprojektilleen. Opiskelija osaa muotoilla tutkimuskysymyksen ja perustella väitteensä suullisesti ja kirjallisesti. Opiskelija osaa keskustella ammattimaisesti opinnäytetyönsä aiheesta. Opiskelija osaa antaa vertaispalautetta opponenttina. Opiskelija osaa ottaa vastaan ja analysoida saamaansa palautetta. Opiskelija hallitsee tiedonhaun menetelmiä. Tutkimuksellisen otteen hahmottaminen tiedon hankinnassa ja tekstin tuottamisessa on keskeistä seminaarityöskentelyssä.

Content

Opiskelija laatii suunnitelman opinnäytetyölleen. Opiskelija muotoilee itselleen keskeisen tutkimuksellisen kysymyksen ja perustelee väitteensä sekä suullisesti että kirjallisesti. Hän esittelee vuorollaan oman tutkimusideansa ja toimii opiskelijatoverinsa tutkimusidean ja tekstin opponoijana. Opiskelija työstää opinnäytetyötään ja esittelee opinnäytetyönsä edistymistä seminaaritapaamisissa. Opiskelija suorittaa tiedonhaun verkkokurssin.

Materials

theses made by others, previously completed theses

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

lectures, seminars, face-to-face and distance learning, independent work

Student workload

-participation in organized lectures, seminars and supervised teaching,
-conclusion of the thesis plan and thesis agreement,
- in music training, also familiarization and reporting with theses written by others is required (5 written/ artistic/ functional theses)
-working as an opponent
-presenting your own thesis

Evaluation methods and criteria

-participation in organized lectures and supervised courses and in processing of other theses and theses,
-conclusion of the thesis plan and the thesis agreement,
- study and report on others' theses in music
-working as an opponent
-presenting your thesis at different stages of it

Failed (0)

The student does not manage the core competencies of the study course in a manner that meets minimum requirements.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student demonstrates his/her mastery of the study course's core competencies in a manner that meets the minimum requirements. The student has participated in the required group assignments and evaluation discussions and completed the learning tasks required in the study course successfully.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student demonstrates that he/she masters the core competencies of the study course well. The student has participated in the required group assignments and evaluation discussions and completed the learning tasks required in the study course successfully. The student is able to direct his/her own work in a self-directed, goal-oriented and responsible manner.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates his/her mastery of the core competencies of the study course commendably/excellently. The student has participated in the required group assignments and evaluation discussions and completed the learning tasks required in the study course successfully. The student is able to direct his/her own work in a self-directed, goal-oriented and responsible manner. The student demonstrates profound competence of the study course objectives.

Further information

intra.turkuamk.fi/ itslearning/ Opinnäytetyö EMKO 2025 – 2026