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

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

Upcoming implementations

Learning Camp 4 – Orientation to thesis writing INS2PO202-3046 17.03.2025-16.05.2025 5 op (AB4CQ) +-
Learning material and recommended literature

Haaga-Helia thesis instructions

Books and journal articles

Industry related reports and statistics

Lecture material on Moodle, materials produced by students

Campus

Chongqing

Teaching language

English

Timing

17.03.2025 - 16.05.2025

Learning assignments

The course grade is based on the following assignments and participation in the learning activities: Exam (thesis process) pass/fail Short literature review 0-5 (50 %) Reflection of learning 0-5 (50 %) Active participation in the workshops, class assignments and discussions will influence the final grade.

Content scheduling

Mon 17 March, Tue 18 March, Thu 20 March and Fri 21 March 2 pm – 7.40 pm face-to-face at CQUST and on the following days in Zoom: Mon 14 April and Mon 28 April 2 - 3.40 pm, Fri 16 May 4 pm – 7.40 pm
Groups
- AB4CQ
Teachers

Niina Moilanen, Annika Konttinen

Seats

15 - 60

Further information

Assessment of class activities and learning assignments

Degree Programme

ABBA Degree Programme in Aviation Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Current implementations

No ongoing implementations yet.

Past implementations

Learning Camp 4 – Orientation to thesis writing INS2PO202-3044 18.03.2024-17.05.2024 5 op (AB4CQ, ...) +-
Campus

Chongqing

Teaching language

English

Timing

18.03.2024 - 17.05.2024
Groups
- AB4CQ
- ONLINE
Teachers

Niina Moilanen, 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 INS2PO202-3045 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

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.