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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian or English

Recommended previous knowledge

ME-435 Philosophy of science

ME-427 Introduction to Research Methods

Learning outcomes

The student:

Knowledge

  • has in-depth knowledge of literature searches
  • has in-depth knowledge of their chosen subject area
  • has in-depth knowledge of search processes, research ethics and privacy related to research project

Skills

  • can formulate relevant research questions based on the state of knowledge
  • can plan an appropriate methodological approach/study design based on a research question/problem
  • be able to discuss and critically assess methodological challenges within their chosen subject area
  • can analyse research ethics issues and critically assess the safeguarding of privacy protection

General competence

  • master academic writing as a genre

Contents

The course is an academic specialisation in a subject area of the student's choice that is relevant to the student's master's project. The course will give students practice in planning an independent research project by preparing a project description, including the state of knowledge, research questions, methodological approach/study design and methodological and research ethics assessments.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, group work, supervised work on the student's own project outline, completion of a notification form to

the relevant organisation (REK/FEK/SIKT).

Estimated student workload is 135 hours.

Examination requirements

  • Approved self-selected subject area and reading list
  • Approved completed registration form

See course booklet for further information.

Examinations

Project description completed as an individual work or in groups of two students.

Assessment term: Pass/fail. Joint assessment is given for group submissions. See the master's handbook for further information.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.
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