Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to search for information by versatile and appropriate means, knows the characteristics of report and thesis writing processes and the features of research documents, and is able to apply her/his knowledge in oral and written reporting.

Content

- acquisition of information
- use of sources and referencing in thesis writing
- style and layout in the thesis
- oral and written reporting

Opiskelumateriaali

Available on the Learn platform.
Xamk thesis instructions.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Teaching according to the sequence of lessons, partial recognition of competence or credit for previous performance.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

In the course, basic communication skills for working life are also practiced.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

The implementation is based on exercises, presentation and requires attendance

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

Studying communication gives generic level international skills.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

2 credits are 54 student work hours.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

Xamk thesis instructions
Opposing the thesis
Writing a research paper

Further information

It is good to take the Communication course before starting the Research Reporting course.

For more informatioin, contact teacher leena.griinari@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Rating scale: Commendable (5), good (4-3), satisfactory (2-1): rejected (0). Passed performance requires active participation in teaching.

The student does homework and remote assignments according to the instructions and schedule given by the teacher, and actively participates in face-to-face teaching.