Bachelor's ThesisLaajuus (15 cr)

Objective

The culmination of the undergraduate experience, the Bachelor's Thesis is where each individual student demonstrates the following:

• Expert knowledge of the topic under investigation

• Mastery of data collection and analytical skills

• Application and testing of theory against the evidence

• Ability to construct a detailed, sustained and persuasive well-reasoned argument

• Ability to present information in an attractive and accessible manner

• Proficiency in written professional and scientific English

Content

Research, including
-Project planning
-Literature search and review
-Data collection and analysis

Critical appraisal, including
-Evaluation of literature
-Design of data collection strategy
-Selection of data analysis methods

Scientific/professional writing:
-Structuring scientific arguments
-Presentation of results
-Appropriate acknowledgement of information sources

Qualifications

Research Methods or equivalent studies

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The assessment framework is saved as an attachment to the curriculum.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The assessment framework is saved as an attachment to the curriculum.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The assessment framework is saved as an attachment to the curriculum.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The assessment framework is saved as an attachment to the curriculum.

Further information

The areas and targets in the assessment of the Bachelor’s Thesis

Professional competence and development
•significance for the profession and the connection to professional practices
•utilization of professional knowledge
•development of professional competence
•applicability in professional life

The methods used and the results obtained
•reliablility and ethics
•validity and innovation
•the usefulness of results
•the management of the thesis process and the development work

Communication and presentation
•structure and form
•the use of standard and professional language
•the focus, clarity andconsistency of the text and expressions
•critical, analytical and reflective nature of communication
•argumentation and use of reference sources