Master's Thesis, Research Writing (3 cr)
Code: YZ00BL98-3026
General information
Enrollment
01.11.2022 - 26.02.2023
Timing
06.03.2023 - 30.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
TA94 - Kielikeskus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
12 - 30
Teachers
- Tuula Kotikoski
Objective
The content of the course is specifically designed to support theses that serve the development and renewal of working life. During the course, the focus is on writing the theoretical basis of your own thesis.
You will gain the needed confidence in your research-style writing to be able to work on your thesis and write authentic, factual text based on published sources, follow the principles of scientific writing, and demonstrate your ability to write in accordance with the style manual designated by JAMK (Project Reporting Instructions/APA 7).
Content
The writing process
Structure of the thesis
Basic principles of citation
Argumentation
Narrative of the thesis
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
American Psychological Association. APA style. (2021). https://apastyle.apa.org
Jamk Reporting Instructions
Teaching methods
Lectures, webinars (as necessary/appropriate), exercises/learning assignments
Exam schedules
This is not an exam-based course.
Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat
The conditions and procedure for applying for replacement of studies can be found by navigating to Jamk Intra --> Accreditation.
Student workload
The course schedule is maintained in Peppi and can be accessed in various ways according to the instructions found on the Peppi — Calendar page (https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/peppi/en/calendar/).
The estimated/approximate student workload in this course is as follows:
- Online lessons/meetings: 15 hrs
- Familiarization with online course environment: 6 hrs
- Self-study, homework assignments: 50 hrs
- Peer review activities: 10 hrs
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The course is marked as passed when all assignments have been completed and they demonstrate that the themes of the course have been studied and the learning materials have been utilized in the process.
Qualifications
You have completed the Research-Based Development course and Phase 1 of the Thesis Plan, which is described on the Thesis webpage in JAMK's Open Study Materials.