Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the students will:
  • Be able to relate classical research studies to discussions of current issues, and be able to conclude on a main topic for independent research
  • Be able to choose /develop and describe methods adapted to a specifically chosen research issue
  • Be able to critically evaluate chosen research methods with regard to validity and reliability

Contents

The course is directly related to the student¿s work with developing a project description for the master¿s thesis.

Teaching and learning methods

Work methods in the course will be lectures, group work, self studies and supervision.

Estimated work load is 405 hours.

Examinations

A project description which will be assessed as a pass or a fail.

Please refer to the programme¿s master¿s handbook for requirements concerning contents and design of the project description.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Admission for external candidates

No
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