Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Prerequisites

Passed first year of the bachelor's programme in physical education and sport

Recommended previous knowledge

ME-200 Introduction to scientific method and statistics

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the study, the student will
  • be able to plan and carry out a project (bachelor's thesis)
  • be able to reflect upon current research-ethical issues
  • be able to search for and assess current research literature and use it to elucidate the chosen issue
  • be able to write academic texts according to scientific standards
  • be able to discuss research findings in relation to previous research and established knowledge
  • be able to give and take constructive feedback on academic work
  • demonstrate the ability of critical and analytic assessment

Contents

  • The work process in scientific articles
  • Research ethics
  • Literature search in scientific databases
  • Preparation of project description
  • Writing scientific texts
  • Formal requirements for the bachelor's thesis
  • Reference management software
  • Independant work on the bachelor's thesis
  • Critical assessment and constructive feedback on fellow students' work

Teaching and learning methods

The work methods will vary between lectures, supervision in groups at seminars (compulsory), supervision and self study.

Estimated student workload is 270 hours.

Examination requirements

Approved project outline. Participated in compulsory supervision in groups, included an individual presentation and being an opponent of fellow students' work.

Examinations

A graded bachelor's thesis, individual or in pairs.

Please refer to Canvas for guidelines and description of assessment.

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.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
IDR204 – Bachelor's Thesis in Physical Education and Sport. 10
IDR209 – Bacheloroppgave i idrett. 10
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