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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian/English

Prerequisites

At least 105 ECTS credits from the mandatory courses must be passed in order to be assigned a supervisor and begin writing a bachelor’s thesis. The passed courses must include the methodology courses. In special cases, it is possible to apply for an exemption from this requirement. Such an application must be submitted during the fifth semester. Contact the student advisor if this is relevant.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  • understand philosophy of science and its implications for the research process.
  • conduct an independent study with a research-based approach.
  • plan and implement the various steps in the research process.
  • search, apply and critically evaluate scholarly literature.
  • reflect the research ethical aspects relevant to the selected research design.
  • reflect on one's work and make adjustments under supervision.

Contents

The course consists of two parts:

The first part of the course consists of lectures that introduce research process and science philosophical underpinnings of different research approaches. It offers the students basic information on how to conduct and write a bachelor's thesis, and how to use library’s resources.

The second part of the course consists of bachelor’s thesis work and supervision. Based on their chosen topic, students are expected to familiarize themselves with relevant academic literature, formulate research questions, select an appropriate research design for the thesis, execute the project and report the results and findings. The thesis is written in groups of two or three students. The scope of the thesis work is designed for groups of three students.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, group work and plenary sessions. Expected amount of work is about400 hours per student. Supervision will be given in plenary sessionswith mandatory participation. More information will be given in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.

Examination requirements

• An approved individual written assignment

• Attendance in a minimum of two guidance sessions

More information will be given in Canvas.

Examinations

Bachelor's thesis is conducted in groups of 2-3 students. The grade is given per bachelor’s thesis, resulting in a collective grade for the groups.Assessment expression: letter grade, A-F.

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.
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