Learning Camp 4 – Orientation to thesis writing - INS2PO202 - Opinto-opas

Learning Camp 4 – Orientation to thesis writing, 5 cr - INS2PO202

Upcoming implementations

No upcoming implementations yet.

Current implementations

Learning Camp 4 – Orientation to thesis writing INS2PO202-3045 21.08.2023-17.05.2024 5 op (NONSTOP, ...) +-
Campus

Porvoo Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

21.08.2023 - 17.05.2024

Enrollment

28.05.2023 - 31.03.2024
Groups
- NONSTOP
- AB4
- AB4AVO
- PO4
- VIRTUAL
- EXCH
Teachers

Annette Toivonen

Seats

15 - 100

Degree Programme

ABBA Degree Programme in Aviation Business, POMO Matkailun koulutusohjelma, VIMA Myynnin ja visuaalisen markkinoinnin koulutusohjelma, TEMPO Degree Programme in Tourism and Event Management, LIIPO Liiketalouden koulutusohjelma

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Past implementations

Learning Camp 4 – Orientation to thesis writing INS2PO202-3040 27.03.2023-19.05.2023 5 op (AB4CQ) +-
Campus

Chongqing

Teaching language

English

Timing

27.03.2023 - 19.05.2023

Content scheduling

Mon 20 March, Tue 21 March, Thu 23 March and Fri 24 March 2 pm – 7.40 pm and the following Fridays: 31 March, 14, 21 and 28 April, 12 and 19 May 6 pm – 7.30 pm
Monday 20 March: Introduction of the module + Thesis as a project
Introduction of the supervisors and participants
Introduction of the module + Moodle + assignments (Annika)
Thesis as a project (Eva)
Workshop: Competences needed for thesis writing (Eva and Annika)
Distribution of theses to groups for analysis
Individual and group work (incl. preassignment)
Tuesday 21 March: Introduction and theoretical framework
Aim and research problem (Eva)
Workshop: Introduction (Eva and Annika)
Theoretical framework (Annika)
Dinner around 5-6 pm
Workshop: Theoretical framework (Annika and Eva)
Thursday 23 March: Methods, reliability and validity + Results
Research and development methods, reliability and validity (Eva)
Workshop: Method (Annika and Eva)
Referencing and bibliography test
Dinner around 5-6 pm
Workshop: Results (Annika and Eva)
Friday 24 March: Ethics and assessment
Ethics in the thesis process and thesis assessment criteria (Annika)
Wihi programme – what it is and how it works (Eva)
Dinner around 5-6 pm
Workshop: Assessment of the chosen thesis (Annika and Eva)
Exam (key issues in the thesis process)
Friday 31 March: Academic writing
Academic writing: Writing techniques and tips (Annika)
Source referencing + writing exercises
Friday 14 April: Academic writing
Literature search: Articles about current phenomena in aviation (Eva)
Sources: in-text references and bibliography (Annika)
Literature search + writing exercises

Friday 21 April: Academic writing
Accessibility of the thesis (Annika)
Writing the introduction, incl. aim and research problem (Eva)
Writing exercises
Friday 28 April: Academic writing
Copyright & other issues about the thesis writing process (Eva)
Exercises + Deadline for short literature review assignment

Friday 12 May: Academic writing + reflection
Discussion about the thesis writing process
Feedback for short literature review assignment
Reflection on own learning (group discussion)
Friday 19 May: Academic writing + reflection
Inspiration and lecture by Dancing English Teacher Pia Kiviaho-Kallio
Writing the abstract
Deadline for reflection assignment
Groups
- AB4CQ
Teachers

Eva Holmberg, Annika Konttinen

Seats

15 - 60

Degree Programme

ABBA Degree Programme in Aviation Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Learning Camp 4 – Orientation to thesis writing INS2PO202-3036 16.01.2023-19.05.2023 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Campus

Porvoo Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

16.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Enrollment

02.01.2023 - 13.01.2023
Groups
- CONTACT
- RG4
Teachers

Pia Kiviaho-Kallio, Annette Toivonen

Seats

15 - 40

Degree Programme

TEMPO Degree Programme in Tourism and Event Management

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Learning Camp 4 – Orientation to thesis writing INS2PO202-3039 22.08.2022-19.05.2023 5 op (NONSTOP, ...) +-
Campus

Porvoo Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

22.08.2022 - 19.05.2023

Enrollment

13.06.2022 - 19.05.2023
Groups
- NONSTOP
- AB4AVO
- PO4
- VIRTUAL
Teachers

Annette Toivonen

Seats

15 - 40

Degree Programme

ABBA Degree Programme in Aviation Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

5.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Learning Camp 4 – Orientation to thesis writing INS2PO202-3038 22.08.2022-16.12.2022 5 op (AB4, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

The methods used in the learning activities are plenary lectures and student presentations
Lectures
Independent individual study
Assessment of one’s own learning and peer feedback

Learning material and recommended literature

Books on the content topics
E-books and online articles
Online tutorials
Companies’ web-portals
Industry related reports and statistics
Relevant media, news agencies, quality press, etc.
Social networking tools
Exercises, tests
Instructors’ own materials, materials produced by students.

Working life connections

-

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

To pass the course, all deliverables must be submitted and graded as passed. Possible exam at the end of the course.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

International groups.

Timing

22.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

Learning assignments

Moodle exam Assignments

Enrollment

13.06.2022 - 19.08.2022
Groups
- AB4
- BLENDED
- EXCH
Alternative learning methods

To be agreed with the teacher.

Teachers

Evariste Habiyakare

Seats

15 - 25

Further information

Assignments
Moodle exam

Degree Programme

ABBA Degree Programme in Aviation Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
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The module is a part of professional studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum. The module advances the following competences: ability to choose a suitable thesis project, and justify relevant research approaches as well as development methods in thesis writing including critical and ethical thinking. Furthermore, Learning Camp 4 strengthens the student’s academic communication skills.

Orientation to thesis writing
Finding a thesis project
The thesis process
Research and development methods
Research, diary, portfolio theses and theses of product type
Ethics in thesis process
Presentation of research data in reporting
Thesis assessment criteria
Literature review
Categories of literature
Literature search
Critical thinking
Academic English/Finnish/Swedish
Writing process and techniques
Grammar, text style and structure

a) Learning in class, including assignments, project work, independent study and exam.
b) Learning by completing the online implmentation of LC4
c) Demonstration of skills and knowledge (e.g. a student who has written a thesis before). More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

Assessment of one´s own learning is a compulsory part of each course.

Porvoo Campus thesis instructions

Books, E-books??and journal articles

Online tutorials???

Industry related reports and statistics?

Instructors’ own materials, materials produced by students

The student has completed the first year of basic studies. The module is a part of professional studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum.

The student has some understanding of how to write a report in an academic way. The student has a vague picture of the thesis process and is able to plan the process with guidance. S/he is able to write a basic knowledge base and apply Haaga-Helia reporting instructions in a limited way. The student has some understanding of the difference between theses of research and product type and the usability of different development methods. The student understands to some extent the importance of ethics in research and development work. S/he has some insights into how a thesis is assessed.

The student is able to write a report in an academic way. The student has a realistic picture of the thesis process and is able to plan the process independently. S/he is able to write an informative knowledge base and is able to apply Haaga-Helia reporting instructions well. The student understands the difference between a thesis of product and research type and the usability of different research and development methods. The student can discuss the importance of ethics in research and development work. S/he has a good insight into how a thesis is assessed and can to some extent apply this insight on an existing thesis.

The student has an extensive view of the thesis process and is able to plan and start the process independently. S/he is able to write an extensive knowledge base with discourse between the sources and is able to follow Haaga-Helia reporting instructions in an excellent way. The student has a real understanding of the difference between a thesis of product and research type. S/he can assess the suitability of different research and development methods and argue for what data collection method could be applied in different projects. The student has a knowledge about the importance of ethics in in research and development work. S/he has a good insight into how a thesis is assessed and can assess an existing thesis bases on the assessment criteria.