Thesis Phase 1Laajuus (0 - 5 cr)

Course unit code: THE7HH801

General information


ECTS credits
0 - 5 cr
Teaching language
English

Learning objectives

Upon completion of the module, the student is able to

• Know different stages of the thesis process
• Know the aim of her/his thesis
• Search for information in a variety of reliable sources.
• Define the key concepts of her/his thesis.
• Create a realistic schedule for her/his thesis
• Know requirements and the basic structure of the thesis.
• plan a research-based development project outline.

Contents

• Thesis at Haaga-Helia
• Thesis process and progress in Wihi
• Student’s role and responsibilities during the thesis process
• Confidentiality in theses
• Content and extent of the thesis
• Content and extent of a research-based development project
• Source information search, reliable information and critical evaluation of them.
• Formal referencing
• Selection criteria for research and innovation methods
• Thesis reporting according to Haaga-Helia reporting guidelines
• Self management during the thesis process.

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Studies specified by the degree.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

• Lectures
• Assignments
• Personal guidance
• Individual working

Assessment criteria - grade 1

See thesis assessment criteria in haaga-helia.fi

Assessment criteria - grade 3

See thesis assessment criteria in haaga-helia.fi

Assessment criteria - grade 5

See thesis assessment criteria in haaga-helia.fi

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

During the thesis process, progress is graded as pass/fail according to degree-specific objectives.
After the thesis evaluation process is completed, H for ”pass” is replaced by the thesis grade.

To pass the module all assignments (incl. research based development project outline = thesis outline) must be submitted and approved.
Research based development project outline is uploaded in Wihi and a thesis supervisor has approved it.

Learning materials

- Thesis page on haaga-helia.fi
-Handouts in Moodle

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