Study Guide

Objective

The student can prepare a thesis plan on a selected topic. The student can plan the goals, implementation and reporting of their thesis.

Content

- Topic proposal
- Preliminary structure of a thesis
- Commission agreement
- Research permit application (if required)

Location and time

Teaching is carried out at the Rovaniemi campus Fall semester 2024.

Further information

Assessment is based on the process and actual skills and knowledge evaluation. All assignments must be done and passed to complete the study unit.
Plagiarism and use of references: In study unit assignment returns, the plagiarism detection programs (for example, Turnitit) will be used. Also, notice that you must use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report, etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions.

According to the Degree Regulations, submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Topic proposal approved
Thesis plan approved
First thesis phase approved