Learning Camp 4 – Orientation to thesis writing (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Aikataulu Vima 2021 ONT-processen 2,5 sp
Viikko 9 Introduktion av modulen och uppgifterna/Orientaation ONT:tekoon

Viikko 13 Jatkuu …. + Toiminnallinen opinnäytetyö + portfolio + päiväkirja

Viikko 14 Workshop 1 - Tietoperusta
Viikko 15 Workshop 2 – Menetelmät
Viikko 16 Workshop 3 – Tutkimuksen analysointi/Produktin kehittämisprosessi
Viikko 17 Workshop 4 – Arviointi/Arviointikriteerit
Viikko 19 Lopputehtävä DL 10.5
Arviointi
Tehtävä 1: Workshops (50 %) + aktiviteetti
Opinnäytetyön osiot: Tietoperusta, menetelmät, analysointi/suunnittelu, arviointi. Henkilökohtainen tehtävä. Deadlines: 6.4, 13.4, 20.4, 27.4
Tehtävä 2 (Vesan ja Marinan yhteinen): Arvioitava lopputehtävä (= pitkä raportti) vapaavalinnaisesta opinnäytetyöstä (50 %). Henkilökohtainen. Deadline: 10.5

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

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.

Materials

Porvoo Campus thesis instructions
Books, E-books and journal articles
Online tutorials   
Industry related reports and statistics 
Instructors’ own materials, materials produced by students

Teaching methods and instruction

Orientation to thesis writing
• Forms of theses
• Stages of the thesis process
• Research and development methods
• Ethics
• 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

The methods used in the learning activities are e.g.: 

Tutorials   
Lectures and workshops   
Independent study and teamwork  
Assessment of one’s own learning  

Working life connections

-

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam

Internationality

-

Completion alternatives

AHOT

Learning assignments

Aikataulu Vima 2021 ONT-processen 2,5 sp
Viikko 9 Introduktion av modulen och uppgifterna/Orientaation ONT:tekoon

Viikko 13 Jatkuu …. + Toiminnallinen opinnäytetyö + portfolio + päiväkirja

Viikko 14 Workshop 1 - Tietoperusta
Viikko 15 Workshop 2 – Menetelmät
Viikko 16 Workshop 3 – Tutkimuksen analysointi/Produktin kehittämisprosessi
Viikko 17 Workshop 4 – Arviointi/Arviointikriteerit
Viikko 19 Lopputehtävä DL 10.5
Arviointi
Tehtävä 1: Workshops (50 %) + aktiviteetti
Opinnäytetyön osiot: Tietoperusta, menetelmät, analysointi/suunnittelu, arviointi. Henkilökohtainen tehtävä. Deadlines: 6.4, 13.4, 20.4, 27.4
Tehtävä 2 (Vesan ja Marinan yhteinen): Arvioitava lopputehtävä (= pitkä raportti) vapaavalinnaisesta opinnäytetyöstä (50 %). Henkilökohtainen. Deadline: 10.5

Assessment methods

Grade 1
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.
Grade 3
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.
Grade 5
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.