EKIS620 MA Thesis (minors) (20 cr)
Description
Completing a scientific thesis.
The MA Thesis is a research report conducted with the help scientific methods. Planning and conducting a research project and writing it up as the MA Thesis provides students practice in a number of research skills. These skills are crucial also in the work of both language teachers and language specialists, including the ability to plan and conduct work-related projects, critical reading and writing and presentation skills.
Learning outcomes
After completing the study unit, students are able to
narrow down the research topic and link it to their field in a relevant way; formulate the research questions or objectives of the thesis
collect information on the topic independently, utilise earlier studies and evaluate them critically
define the key concepts of the chosen topic and apply them in their research
select, narrow down and collect material suitable for the research task (or plan a suitable task sample that fits the research task)*
apply the chosen research method (or perspective)* to investigate the research questions or to achieve the objectives of the thesis, also understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the method
present their research results in an organised manner, relate them to the theoretical framework and evaluate them critically
present relevant arguments and follow the principles of scientific writing
write a research report following field specific conventions and style
master the working process
follow the ethical principles of research throughout the thesis process
the texts marked with an asterisk (*) refer to multi-form theses
Description of prerequisites
Intermediate studies and most Advanced Studies completed.