2368.19 - Paper (project) I


Course number
2368.19
Title
Paper (project) I
ECTS
10
Prerequisites
Upper secondary education or equivalent.
Purpose
The purpose of the course is to teach students to write an academic research paper.
Content
The students independently complete a problem-oriented research project, where they use concepts/models/theories which they have learned, collect empirical material, analyse it and come to a conclusion. The students are taught what a research question is, and how to produce a problem-oriented research paper. The students learn to demarcate a problem area (research topic), formulate a research question, collect empirical data material, complete an analysis and to present the results in an academic paper according to academic traditions. The paper is written individually, or in a group.
Learning and teaching approaches
Lectures, seminars and student presentations. The students work independently on their project - individually, or in a group. Supervision is approximately 3x1 hours for each group
Learning outcomes
Having completed the course, the students will be able to: • Demarcate a problem area (research topic) • Formulate a research question • Complete a problem-oriented research project • Present the results in an academic paper, according to academic traditions.
Assessment method
Oral exam based on written paper. The students are required to submit and pass one homework assignment (1.800-2.250 words) to qualify for the exam.
Examination
External
Marking scale
7-
Bibliography
Bibliography of approximately 300 pages, plus the litterature and other empirical material students use in their paper.
Contact
Erika Anne Hayfield