Study Guide

Objective

Students are able to implement their thesis plan and write thesis report. They are able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the thesis and identify different solution options. They are able to use English research information as a source material.

Content

- Implementation of the thesis together with the support of working life representatives and supervisors
- Workshops of methods, text control and information acquisition
- Preparation of a written thesis report and its presentation at the seminar
- Peer review and evaluation

Location and time

spring semester 2023

Materials

Material supporting the implementing of the thesis can be found in Moodle. Literature about research methods

Teaching methods

Small group tutorial
Individual learning

Employer connections

Co-working with working life partners

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Course resources: 5 ECTS x 27h = 135h for student to work
Small group working 4 x 3h= 12 h.
Independent studying 123 h. Working in the implementation phase requires the student to take an independent and self-directed approach and time management. Students also participate in multidisciplinary development and research workshops that support thesis inplementing and workshops offered by Finnish language and communication teachers. Each workshop is offered several times with the same content, and the student chooses the time that suits best.

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information

The teacher may give additional assignments as a pedagogical solution e.g.
to cover for absence.

MATERIALS
and assignments created by the teacher are protected under the Copyright law (404/61),
and the teacher holds the copyright to these creations. Assignments
and materials may not be used other than in your own studies. The
public distribution of these is only allowed with the teacher's permission.

In case the student has received a decision for individual support, which can affect the completion of the study unit, the student should be in touch with the responsible teacher of the study unit directly after theending of the enrolment period.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria, see “Competence assessment framework” enclosed in curriculum

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment criteria, see “Competence assessment framework” enclosed in curriculum

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation of the thesis is based on Metropolia's common thesis evaluation criteria.

Further information

Evaluation of the thesis according to the guidelines of the degree programme.

Student and study councellor goes through the other recommended studies in their discussion of student’s personal study plan.