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Reporting and academic writing (5 cr)

Code: GD00DL25-3008

General information


Enrollment
07.04.2025 - 21.04.2025
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
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Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
1 cr
Virtual portion
4 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Department of Culture
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
English
Seats
20 - 23
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Game Design
Teachers
Ksenia Visser
Suvi Pylvänen
Groups
GDKV23KM
Game design, part-time studies
Course
GD00DL25

Realization has 4 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 7 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Fri 26.09.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Reporting and academic writing GD00DL25-3008
006 FUEL, Future Experience Lab, paja
Fri 03.10.2025 time 11:00 - 12:00
(1 h 0 min)
Q&A: Reporting and academic writing GD00DL25-3008
remote teaching (scheduled)
Fri 07.11.2025 time 11:00 - 12:00
(1 h 0 min)
Feedback: Reporting and academic writing GD00DL25-3008
remote teaching (scheduled)
Fri 12.12.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Reporting and academic writing GD00DL25-3008
MS12 Studio, Meduusa-studio
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

You can creatively and critically apply your knowledge in a design process.
You can set targets, research questions, and the frame of reference for your project.
You can choose the applicable research methods for the project.
You can create an essay with references and understand academic writing style.
You learn to conduct literature reviews.

Content

How to describe the development of a project?
How to report (research, development process and outcomes) and use the required appendices?
How to write essays related to game theory?

Course material

Study material is in LEARN study environment.

Study forms and methods

The course mostly online. Contact lessons are on campus when the group has contact days.

You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Your study routine is determined by the scheduled group sessions and by assignment deadlines.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Research and development project is attributable to the essential requirements of the professional field and working life and supports the future thesis process.

Timing of exams and assignments

The schedule is on LEARN.

Course part description

In this course you will learn to do a research plan and write an expert article to deepen your knowledge on the subject matter. This course is essential part pf your 3rd year study project, and it will lead you to the Thesis process.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

According to Xamk's assessment framework

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