Study Guide

Learning objectives

The student can
- choose a topic that is relevant for the development of both the field of study and his/her own expertise
- motivate his/her topic choice from various viewpoints
- create a thesis topic proposal and complete it into a thesis plan (= work plan)
- work flexibly with other people and parties involved in the thesis process
- present his /her knowledge and skills.

Content

Selecting a thesis topic and narrowing it down. Writing a thesis topic proposal. Signing a thesis project agreement. Finding a thesis supervisor. Information retrieval and reporting practices. Writing a thesis plan (= work plan) and finding source materials.

Materials

The student acquires the material required in the thesis process independently.
Savonia Reporting Instructions.

Further information

The student may create an individual yet appropriate timetable for the thesis process.

Qualifications

Research methodology studies of the degree programme.