Advanced reporting and academic writing (5 cr)

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.

Content

How to describe the development of a project?
How to report (research, development process and outcomes) and the required annexes?

Evaluation

The course "Advanced reporting and academic writing" is located in the entry-level of your studies. The assessment emphasises criteria a, b, d and e. A student who has reached level 3 is able to

a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way.
b. evaluate information sources critically.
d. evaluate operations on customer, user and target group situations.
e. choose appropriate research models and methods according to the purpose and justify these choices.

Course material

Study material is in LEARN study environment.

Timing of exams and assignments

Schedule is in LEARN.

Course part description

In this course you will learn to write 12-step research plan and report your 3rd year project work. This course is essential part pf your 3rd year study project, and it will lead you to the Thesis process.

Further information

You are working in small groups.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Project report will be evaluated by Leena Muotio (research) and English teacher (language and referring).

Qualifications

Required studies of 3D Production module and Basics of 2D animation or equivalent skills.