Academic writing (2 cr)
Code: MK00DQ69-3006
General information
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 12.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
12 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Marine Engineering
Teachers
- Leena Griinari
Teacher in charge
Leena Griinari
Groups
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MSVKT21SPElectrical marine engineering, full-time studies
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MIKT21SPMarine Engineering, full-time studies
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MIKT23KAMarine Engineering, full-time studies
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.