Orientation to Thesis Writing (0 cr)

Code: THE7LC001-3001

Basic information of implementation

Enrollment: 01.08.2018 - 24.08.2018; Enrolment for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 20.08.2018 - 12.10.2018; Implementation has ended.

ECTS Credits: 0 cr

Campus: Porvoo Campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 15 - 30

Degree programmes: POBBA Degree Programme in International Business; SAMPO Degree Programme in International Sales and Marketing; TOBBA Degree Programme in Tourism

Teachers: Eva Holmberg

Groups: LC5
Sampo 5 period (LC5); RG6
Tourism and Event Management (TEMPO) 6th semester; LC7
Sampo 7 period (LC7)

Course: THE7LC001

Schedule

Time Key topics
Monday August 27th
Time: 12.15
The challenges of Thesis writing
The Thesis writing process at Porvoo campus 1
Monday September 3rd
Time: 12.15
The Thesis writing process cont.
How to find a good research problem / subject for the thesis 2
Monday September 10th
Time: 12.15
What is theory and what is context?
How to write a literature review
3
WEEK 38 No class (17.9.2018)
Monday September 24th
Time: 12.15
Methods for data collection
4
Monday
October 1st
Time: 12.15
The thesis as a practical project or portfolio 5
Monday
October 8th

Time: 12.15 Assessment and ethical considerations
Summary of the course 6
Monday
October 8th

Time: 2 pm Subject analysis workshop (for those who want to start thesis writing) 7

Friday
October 19th
Deadline: assignment (Moodle)

Materials

Instructions in HH’s MyNet:
• HH thesis instructions
• Further instructions for the Porvoo Unit
• Contents and methods
• Other appendencies

Teaching methods and instruction

Lectures and class activities.

Working life connections

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Course assignment to be handed in By October 19th.

Internationality

Teaching in English

Completion alternatives

The course can be implemented idenpendently or By attending classes.

Learning assignments

Course assignment.