EKIS620 MA Thesis (minors) (20 op)
Osaamistavoitteet
After completing the thesis students will be able to
- narrow down the topic to be researched and connect it to the chosen field of research in a relevant way
- set a research task and formulate research questions or aims that support it
- master the topic and key concepts of the thesis, analyse and critically evaluate information linked to the research topic, and draw reasoned conclusions
- choose and justify a relevant research or working method and put it into practice
- collect, choose, narrow down and analyse data suitable for the task
- present the results of their work in an organised manner, relate them to the theoretical framework and critically evaluate them
- write a report and form arguments according to conventions of scientific writing
- control the working process and the difficulties related to it
Suoritustavat
Independent work, individual supervision
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The MA Thesis is a research report conducted with the help scientific methods. Planning and conducting a research project and writing it up as the MA Thesis provides students practice in a number of research skills. These skills are crucial also in the work of both language teachers and language specialists, including the ability to plan and conduct work-related projects, critical reading and writing and presentation skills.
Arviointiperusteet
MA thesis and the working process
Esitietovaatimukset
Intermediate studies and most Advanced Studies completed.