EKIA6000 BA Thesis and BA Thesis Seminar (10 cr)

Writing a BA thesis supported by the seminar work. In the seminar and the thesis, students will familiarise themselves with ethical research principles, as well as develop their critical and analytical thinking, information management skills, ability to take responsibility and make decisions, self-management and problem solving skills, and ability to give, receive and ask for constructive feedback. Students will also reflect on the relationship of research skills in work life.

After completing the course students will be able to conduct a small-scale study and participate in scientific discussion. They will also be able to

• plan and carry out the different phases of the research and writing process according to deadlines

• choose and narrow down a research topic on the basis of earlier literature and write a research proposal

• search for information in the key sources related to the research topic and critically evaluate source materials

• recognise the most important ethical research questions in their own and other students’ theses and research in general

• apply chosen research methods to answer research questions

• write a research report following scientific conventions

• report on the progress of their research, explain the choices they have made, and assess the validity, reliability and significance of their research results

• critically evaluate and support other students’ work

Basic Studies and most of Intermediate Studies courses should be completed. In addition:

• at least one optional course in area of specialization
  
• KLSA1000 Tutkimuksen teon perusteet must be completed during the same academic year as the BA Thesis seminar.