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Reporting and academic writing (5 cr)

Code: GD00DL25-3009

General information


Enrollment
04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.01.2025 - 30.04.2025
Implementation is running.
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 - 22
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Game Design
Teachers
Ksenia Visser
Suvi Pylvänen
Groups
GDKV22SP
Game design, full-time studies
Course
GD00DL25

Realization has 4 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 7 h 30 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 30.01.2025 time 13:45 - 16:15
(2 h 30 min)
Reporting and academic writing GD00DL25-3009
MS10 Tietokoneluokka (26+1)
Mon 17.02.2025 time 11:45 - 13:45
(2 h 0 min)
Reporting and academic writing GD00DL25-3009
MS12 Studio, Meduusa-studio
Tue 01.04.2025 time 09:00 - 10:30
(1 h 30 min)
Reporting and academic writing GD00DL25-3009
MS10 Tietokoneluokka (26+1)
Mon 28.04.2025 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Reporting and academic writing GD00DL25-3009
MS10 Tietokoneluokka (26+1)
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

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

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.

Student workload

Students work in groups to write their article.
There are check up sessions for the whole group as well as individual tutoring sessions for each group.

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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