VTES006 Thesis Seminar I (5 cr)

Grading scale
Pass-fail
Teaching languages
English , Finnish
Responsible person(s)
Keijo Häkkinen

Learning outcomes

Support the writing of the thesis. After completing the course, a student will be able to:
• create a scientific research plan in which the topic’s focus, research question and methodology are appropriate
• arrange sources/citations and background knowledge clearly and logically in a review of literature
• present and defend his/her own research plan
• follow principles of research ethics
• integrate principles of research ethics to his/her own research plan

Study methods

Seminar 30 hours.
Active participation in the seminar and presentation of the final research plan.

Content

Planning the thesis: developing research problems, clarification and definition of the concepts, defining the research area, finding and assembling of references, and presenting a literature review and research a plan.

Further information

1st spring

Prerequisites

VTES012 Advanced course in science of sport coaching and fitness