Study Guide

Objective

The course strengthens the skills needed for conducting the final project and writing the Bachelor’s thesis. The emphasis on the course contents varies according to the student’s major. The students primarily participate in the course organized within their own major.

Content

- Bachelor’s thesis process
- Academic writing and seminar skills
- Defining objectives, scoping and selecting methodological approach
- Information retrieval, source criticism and promoting appropriate research writing practices
- Different forms of communication when presenting research results
- Peer review, providing and receiving constructive feedback

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student has achieved the course objectives. Student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. Student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. Student is able to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student understands the importance of expertise in the field of information and communication technology and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. Student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze expertise in the information and communication technology sector and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student has achieved the course objectives. Student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. Student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.