Master's thesis 3: Results and reportingLaajuus (10 ECTS)

Objective

The third course of Master's thesis work, focused on processing of the results, forming of conclusions, and principles of technical/scientific writing.

After the course, the student has a completed his/her thesis according to the principles of technical or scientific writing, concerning the use of logical argumentation, the use of science-based and neutral language, the proper structuring of a technical report, the correct practice with scientific citations, and the use of relevant diagrams and illustrations. The student understands and can apply the principles of technical and scientific writing in general.

Content

- Definition of the main messages of the thesis work
- Definition of the audience of the work
- Writing utility text (telling the most important message first, and using neutral, scientific language)
- The structure of a scientific report (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion)
- Principles of references
- Tools to manage references
- Avoiding plagiarism
- Process of organising and writing the content
- Monitoring and feedback during the writing process

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Evaluation is based on the assessment criteria that are included as appendix of the curriculum. The focus of evaluation is specifically on the overall execution of the project and on the written outcome of the work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Evaluation is based on the assessment criteria that are included as appendix of the curriculum. The focus of evaluation is specifically on the overall execution of the project and on the written outcome of the work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Evaluation is based on the assessment criteria that are included as appendix of the curriculum. The focus of evaluation is specifically on the overall execution of the project and on the written outcome of the work.