Execution of the Thesis Work (5 cr)

Objective

The student will be able to
• execute a development project useful for the working life or the profession in an independent, responsible and collaborative manner
• communicate in different stages of the work both to peers and to other audiences in a clear, well-argued and illustrative manner.

Content

• Implementation of the thesis work according to the thesis plan
• Cooperation with the partners in the thesis project
• Communication in the research and development project

Location and time

Spring Semester 2025, students can start their thesis in period 1 or 2. If starting in period 2, the thesis process will continue into the autumn semester 2025.

Seminars according to the schedule: the thesis supervisor will announce the format and timing of the seminars after the group-specific introductory session.

The seminar weeks related to the thesis in spring 2025 are weeks 3, 7, 12, 17, and 20.

The workshop offerings related to the thesis process and their timings will be presented on the Moodle Thesis (Bachelor's), Health - learning platform.

https://moodle.metropolia.fi/course/view.php?id=3958

Materials

Literature of research- and development methods,research articles of the professional area, Moodle Research and development materials

Teaching methods

Independent work by the student Group/individual guidance
Peer review (opposition)
Selected workshops
Seminars

Employer connections

Co-operation with the project partners

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

Approved performance requires international source literature.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

5 cr corresponds to 135 hours of student work

Content scheduling

Spring term 2025, seminar weeks 3, 7, 12, 17, 20.

Thesis guidance methods include group guidance (e.g., seminars and workshops) and pair guidance, which are arranged separately with the supervisor. A prerequisite is the approved planning phase of the thesis (approved by the thesis supervisor).

Further information

In this course (thesis), you can use AI to brainstorm and create drafts. Additionally, AI can be utilized for structuring text and checking language, but it is not allowed to replace the actual thought and writing work done by the student. The student must describe openly and transparently how and where they have used AI tools in their work. Detailed instructions on the use of AI and citation guidelines can be found on the Student's Desk (Oma) under Student Guide > Instructions and Rules > Use of AI in Teaching and Learning Activities and Theses.

Course Feedback: Feedback on the implementation of the course is collected, which is an important part of the development work of teaching and activities. By providing feedback, you have the opportunity to influence the content of the courses and the development of teaching. Feedback helps the teacher to develop their own implementations and teaching methods in other courses as well. Providing constructive feedback also develops your own work-life skills. Course feedback is given anonymously, and the feedback provider cannot be identified.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See the attachment "Framework for evaluation: Final project (Bachelor's)"

Assessment criteria, good (3)

See the attachment "Framework for evaluation: Final project (Bachelor's)"

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

See the attachment "Framework for evaluation: Final project (Bachelor's)"

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See the attachment "Framework for evaluation: Final project (Bachelor's)"

Assessment methods and criteria

Accepted presentation of the thesis in the seminar and participation in the seminars of one's own group. Review of the thesis in the Turnitin plagiarism recognition system.

See the thesis evaluation framework Oma and Moodle Bachelor´s Thesis (UAS), Health Care

Qualifications

Planning of the Thesis Work 5 ETCS