Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Toteutustapa

The first steps in thesis preparation are the selection and analysis of the topic. Read more about the process on the Thesis page on Student intranet. The thesis preparation includes acting as an opponent to another student’s thesis, presenting one’s own work, evaluation discussion and completing the maturity test.

Step-by-step instructions for Safety, Security and Risk Management students are available in Canvas workspace. You can join the workspace from this link: https://canvas.laurea.fi/enroll/L4ETRF

“The maturity test, which is part of the thesis, is taken by the student in Finnish or Swedish, in accordance with the Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences. Students who have received their formal education outside of Finland or in a language other than Finnish or Swedish take the maturity test in either Finnish or English.” (Laurea degree regulations.)

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

General instructions for thesis as well as referencing guidelines are available in Student intranet:
https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/studentEn_thesisandgraduation/SitePages/Thesis.aspx

A thesis template is available on Student intranet: see Document templates (or Thesis)
Turnitin program is used to detect plagiarism (unauthorised quoting of other authors’ text).

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

When applying for accreditation of prior learning,you should contact the Head of Student Affairs or the thesis coordinator.

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

The thesis is expected to demonstrate a clear connection to workplace development. For example, the goal may be to develop a service, action models or a new work culture. The thesis may be part of the research and development activities of the University of Applied Sciences.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Every semester will begin with a session to provide necessary information for the Thesis process.
All other contact sessions during the semester will be Thesis plan and final Thesis presentation seminars.

Otherwise completion of the Thesis will be scheduled by the student, in cooperation with the Thesis supervisor.

If you are graduating, please note the important dates concerning the submission of the thesis.

The actual implementation schedule is directly visible to students in Pakki as calendar reservations.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The thesis evaluation guidelines are provided on Student intranet and in Canvas. The evaluation criteria are included in Laurea’s thesis guidelines.

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. Turnitin is used when assignments are checked for plagiarism.

Hylätty (0)

Requirements of grade 1 are not met.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

Workplace development

Collaboration:
There has been some collaboration with the workplace during the thesisproject.
Development:
The thesis project aims to develop an area designated by the workplace or one that has been recognised together with the student.

Innovativeness and creativity
Novelty: The thesis project demonstrates little effort to produce new information and expertise.

Research-oriented approach and implementation

Guidance:Research-oriented approach and implementation

Guidance: The student has made minimal use of guidance.
Process: The thesis project has partly proceeded in a logical manner.
Reporting: An effort has been made to write the report in a coherent manner.
Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework utilises some literature that is applicable to the subject.
Use of methods: The methods used in the thesis project have been described.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

Workplace development

Collaboration:
The different stages of the thesis project have been carried out in collaboration with the workplace.
Development:
The thesis project has succeeded in developing an area designated by the workplace or one that has been recognised together with the student.
Workplace assessment of usefulness:
The workplace has determined that the process and its results are useful.

Innovativeness and creativity
Novelty: During the thesis project an effort has been made to produce new information and expertise that the workplace did not expect.

Research-oriented approach and implementation

Guidance: The student has taken the initiative to seek and utilise guidance during the thesis project.
Process: The thesis project has mostly proceeded in logical manner.
Reporting: The report is clear.
Theoretical framework: The report demonstrates knowledge of the essential literature on the subject.This has been utilised to justify the outcomes of the project.
Use of methods: The methods used in the thesis project were applied appropriately to the subject.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Workplace development

Collaboration
The different stages of the thesis project have been carried out in close collaboration with the workplace.Changes and problems were discussed with the thesis supervisor and the workplace representatives.
Development
The thesis project has succeeded in significantly developing an area designated by the workplace or one that has bee nrecognised together with the student.
Workplace assessment of usefulness:
The workplace has determined that the process and its results arev very useful.

Innovativeness and creativity
Novelty: During the thesis project new information and expertise,have been produced which the workplace did not expect. The results can be utilised beyond the context of the thesisproject.

Research-oriented approach and implementation

Guidance: The student has taken the initiative to seek guidance during the thesis project in a goal-oriented manner.The student has demonstrated the ability to act independently.
Process: The thesis project has proceeded in a logical manner.
Reporting: There port is well-structured and convincing.
Theoretical framework: The report demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the essential literature applicable to the subject of the thesis.This has been utilised extensively to justify the outcomes of the project.
Use of methods: The methodological choices have been justified extensively and applied extremely well.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Toteutustapa

The first steps in thesis preparation are the selection and analysis of the topic. Read more about the process on the Thesis page on Student intranet. The thesis preparation includes acting as an opponent to another student’s thesis, presenting one’s own work, evaluation discussion and completing the maturity test.

Step-by-step instructions for Safety, Security and Risk Management students are available in Canvas workspace.

“The maturity test, which is part of the thesis, is taken by the student in Finnish or Swedish, in accordance with the Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences. Students who have received their formal education outside of Finland or in a language other than Finnish or Swedish take the maturity test in either Finnish or English.” (Laurea degree regulations.)

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

General instructions for thesis as well as referencing guidelines are available in Student intranet:
https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/studentEn_thesisandgraduation/SitePages/Thesis.aspx

A thesis template is available on Student intranet: see Document templates (or Thesis)
The Urkund program is used to detect plagiarism (unauthorised quoting of other authors’ text).

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

When applying for accreditation of prior learning,you should contact the Head of Student Affairs or the thesis coordinator.

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

The thesis is expected to demonstrate a clear connection to workplace development. For example, the goal may be to develop a service, action models or a new work culture. The thesis may be part of the research and development activities of the University of Applied Sciences.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Every semester will begin with a session to provide necessary information for the Thesis process.
All other contact sessions during the semester will be Thesis plan and final Thesis presentation seminars.
Otherwise completion of the Thesis will be scheduled by the student, in cooperation with the Thesis supervisor.

If you are graduating, please note the important dates concerning the submission of the thesis.

The actual implementation schedule is directly visible to students in Pakki as calendar reservations.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The thesis evaluation guidelines are provided on Student intranet and in Canvas. The evaluation criteria are included in Laurea’s thesis guidelines.

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. Urkund is used when assignments are checked.

Hylätty (0)

Requirements of grade 1 are not met.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

Workplace development

Collaboration:
There has been some collaboration with the workplace during the thesisproject.
Development:
The thesis project aims to develop an area designated by the workplace or one that has been recognised together with the student.

Innovativeness and creativity
Novelty: The thesis project demonstrates little effort to produce new information and expertise.

Research-oriented approach and implementation

Guidance:Research-oriented approach and implementation

Guidance: The student has made minimal use of guidance.
Process: The thesis project has partly proceeded in a logical manner.
Reporting: An effort has been made to write the report in a coherent manner.
Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework utilises some literature that is applicable to the subject.
Use of methods: The methods used in the thesis project have been described.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

Workplace development

Collaboration:
The different stages of the thesis project have been carried out in collaboration with the workplace.
Development:
The thesis project has succeeded in developing an area designated by the workplace or one that has been recognised together with the student.
Workplace assessment of usefulness:
The workplace has determined that the process and its results are useful.

Innovativeness and creativity
Novelty: During the thesis project an effort has been made to produce new information and expertise that the workplace did not expect.

Research-oriented approach and implementation

Guidance: The student has taken the initiative to seek and utilise guidance during the thesis project.
Process: The thesis project has mostly proceeded in logical manner.
Reporting: The report is clear.
Theoretical framework: The report demonstrates knowledge of the essential literature on the subject.This has been utilised to justify the outcomes of the project.
Use of methods: The methods used in the thesis project were applied appropriately to the subject.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Workplace development

Collaboration
The different stages of the thesis project have been carried out in close collaboration with the workplace.Changes and problems were discussed with the thesis supervisor and the workplace representatives.
Development
The thesis project has succeeded in significantly developing an area designated by the workplace or one that has bee nrecognised together with the student.
Workplace assessment of usefulness:
The workplace has determined that the process and its results arev very useful.

Innovativeness and creativity
Novelty: During the thesis project new information and expertise,have been produced which the workplace did not expect. The results can be utilised beyond the context of the thesisproject.

Research-oriented approach and implementation

Guidance: The student has taken the initiative to seek guidance during the thesis project in a goal-oriented manner.The student has demonstrated the ability to act independently.
Process: The thesis project has proceeded in a logical manner.
Reporting: There port is well-structured and convincing.
Theoretical framework: The report demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the essential literature applicable to the subject of the thesis.This has been utilised extensively to justify the outcomes of the project.
Use of methods: The methodological choices have been justified extensively and applied extremely well.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Toteutustapa

Opinnäytetyö lähtee liikkeelle aiheen valinnasta ja aihe-ehdotuksesta. Tutustu prosessin etenemiseen Optimassa. Opinnäytetyön laatimiseen kuuluu mm. toisen opinnäytetyön opponointi, oman työn esittely, arviointikeskustelu ja kypsyysnäytteen tekeminen.

Aika ja paikka

Virtuaalisesti, etätukea erikseen ilmoitettavana aikana, tyypillisesti tiistai-iltapäivisin, tai erikseen ohjaajan kanssa sovittuna aikana.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Merkitse tähän tiedot käytettävistä kirjoista tai artikkeleista. Lisää linkit Laurean Finnaan.
Esimerkki: Juholin, Elisa: Communicare (2017) https://laurea.finna.fi/Record/laurus.90185
LibGuidesin e-aineistoihin linkittäminen: http://libguides.laurea.fi/linkit_e
-aineistoihin/etusivu
Vuorela K. (2015). Lähdeviitteiden ja lähteiden merkintätavat Laureassa. (Link FI)
Opinnäytetyöpohja LINKissä > Dokumenttipohjat (tai Opinnäytetyö)
Plagioinnin (eli luvaton tekstin lainaaminen) tunnistamiseen käytetään Urkund-
ohjelmaa. Urkund-käyttöohje opiskelijalle ja Plagiointitapausten käsittely Laureassa Link
FI > Plagiointi.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Hyväksilukua hakiessaan opiskelija ottaa yhteyttä opintopäällikköön tai ONT-koordinaattoriin (jos
kampuksella sellainen on).
Link FI > Aiemmin hankitun osaamisen tunnistaminen ja tunnustaminen > Opinnäytetyön
hyväksilukeminen AMK-tutkinnossa

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

Opinnäytetyöltä odotetaan selkeää yhteyttä työelämän kehittämiseen. Tavoitteena voi olla esimerkiksi palvelun, toimintamallien tai uuden työkulttuurin kehittäminen. Opinnäytetyö voi olla osa ammattikorkeakoulun tutkimus- ja kehittämistoimintaa.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Toteutukselle voi ilmoittautua koska vaan ja toteutus etenee periaatteessa opiskelijan ja ohjaajan yhdessä sopiman aikataulun mukaan.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

1 opintopiste vastaa keskimäärin 27 tuntia opiskelijan tekemää työtä

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Opinnäytetyön arviointi, katso Link FI > Arviointi
Laurean opinnäytetyöohje sisältää arviointikriteerit (Link FI > Opinnäytetyö)

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Toteutustapa

The first steps in thesis preparation are the selection and analysis of the topic. Read more about the process in student intranet and Canvas. The thesis preparation includes acting as an opponent to another student’s thesis, presenting one’s own work, evaluation discussion and completing the maturity test.

Thesis guidance takes place in group guidance sessions/thesis seminars either in Group A or Group B.

“The maturity test, which is part of the thesis, is taken by the student in Finnish or Swedish, in accordance with the Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences. Students who have received their formal education outside of Finland or in a language other than Finnish or Swedish take the maturity test in either Finnish or English.” (Laurea degree regulations.)

NOTE: The Thesis coordinator adds you manually to this course

Aika ja paikka

ZOOM or Campus

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Relevant R&D-literature, scientific articles

A thesis template is available on intra see Document templates (or Thesis)
The Urkund program is used to detect plagiarism (unauthorised quoting of other authors’ text).

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

When applying for accreditation of prior learning,you should contact the Head of Student Affairs or the thesis coordinator.

Please see student intranet for more information.

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

The thesis is expected to demonstrate a clear connection to workplace development. For example, the goal may be to develop a service, action models or a new work culture. The thesis may be part of the research and development activities of the University of Applied Sciences.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Please, check Pakki for thesis starts, topic analysis workshops and group guidenace sessions/thesis seminars.

If you are graduating, please note the important dates concerning the submission of the thesis.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

One credit equals approximately 27 hours of work performed by the student.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

Please note the Research and development methods course 5 credits needs to be done prior to starting the Bachelor`s Thesis process!!

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The thesis evaluation guidelines are provided in intra. The evaluation criteria are included in Laurea’s thesis guidelines.

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Aika ja paikka

There are no contact lessons. All the guidance is given by your thesis supervisor. Please send an email to juhani.kettunen@laurea.fi if you don't have a supervisor and are willing to start the thesis process.

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Toteutustapa

The first steps in thesis preparation are the selection and analysis of the topic. Read more about the process in student intranet and Canvas. The thesis preparation includes acting as an opponent to another student’s thesis, presenting one’s own work, evaluation discussion and completing the maturity test.

Thesis guidance takes place in group guidance sessions/thesis seminars either in Group A or Group B.

“The maturity test, which is part of the thesis, is taken by the student in Finnish or Swedish, in accordance with the Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences. Students who have received their formal education outside of Finland or in a language other than Finnish or Swedish take the maturity test in either Finnish or English.” (Laurea degree regulations.)

Aika ja paikka

ZOOM or Campus

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Relevant R&D-literature, scientific articles

A thesis template is available on intra see Document templates (or Thesis)
The Urkund program is used to detect plagiarism (unauthorised quoting of other authors’ text).

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

When applying for accreditation of prior learning,you should contact the Head of Student Affairs or the thesis coordinator.

Please see student intranet for more information.

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

The thesis is expected to demonstrate a clear connection to workplace development. For example, the goal may be to develop a service, action models or a new work culture. The thesis may be part of the research and development activities of the University of Applied Sciences.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Please, check Pakki for thesis starts, topic analysis workshops and group guidenace sessions/thesis seminars.

If you are graduating, please note the important dates concerning the submission of the thesis.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

One credit equals approximately 27 hours of work performed by the student.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

Please note the Research and development methods course 5 credits needs to be done prior to starting the Bachelor`s Thesis process!!

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The thesis evaluation guidelines are provided in intra. The evaluation criteria are included in Laurea’s thesis guidelines.

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Toteutustapa

Opinnäytetyö lähtee liikkeelle aiheen valinnasta ja aihe-ehdotuksesta. Tutustu prosessin etenemiseen Optimassa. Opinnäytetyön laatimiseen kuuluu mm. toisen opinnäytetyön opponointi, oman työn esittely, arviointikeskustelu ja kypsyysnäytteen tekeminen.

Aika ja paikka

Virtuaalisesti, etätukea erikseen ilmoitettavana aikana, tyypillisesti tiistai-iltapäivisin, tai erikseen ohjaajan kanssa sovittuna aikana.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Merkitse tähän tiedot käytettävistä kirjoista tai artikkeleista. Lisää linkit Laurean Finnaan.
Esimerkki: Juholin, Elisa: Communicare (2017) https://laurea.finna.fi/Record/laurus.90185
LibGuidesin e-aineistoihin linkittäminen: http://libguides.laurea.fi/linkit_e
-aineistoihin/etusivu
Vuorela K. (2015). Lähdeviitteiden ja lähteiden merkintätavat Laureassa. (Link FI)
Opinnäytetyöpohja LINKissä > Dokumenttipohjat (tai Opinnäytetyö)
Plagioinnin (eli luvaton tekstin lainaaminen) tunnistamiseen käytetään Urkund-
ohjelmaa. Urkund-käyttöohje opiskelijalle ja Plagiointitapausten käsittely Laureassa Link
FI > Plagiointi.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Hyväksilukua hakiessaan opiskelija ottaa yhteyttä opintopäällikköön tai ONT-koordinaattoriin (jos
kampuksella sellainen on).
Link FI > Aiemmin hankitun osaamisen tunnistaminen ja tunnustaminen > Opinnäytetyön
hyväksilukeminen AMK-tutkinnossa

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

Opinnäytetyöltä odotetaan selkeää yhteyttä työelämän kehittämiseen. Tavoitteena voi olla esimerkiksi palvelun, toimintamallien tai uuden työkulttuurin kehittäminen. Opinnäytetyö voi olla osa ammattikorkeakoulun tutkimus- ja kehittämistoimintaa.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Toteutukselle voi ilmoittautua koska vaan ja toteutus etenee periaatteessa opiskelijan ja ohjaajan yhdessä sopiman aikataulun mukaan.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

1 opintopiste vastaa keskimäärin 27 tuntia opiskelijan tekemää työtä

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Opinnäytetyön arviointi, katso Link FI > Arviointi
Laurean opinnäytetyöohje sisältää arviointikriteerit (Link FI > Opinnäytetyö)

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Toteutustapa

The first steps in thesis preparation are the selection and analysis of the topic. Read more about the process on the Thesis page on LINK. The thesis preparation includes acting as an opponent to another student’s thesis, presenting one’s own work, evaluation discussion and completing the maturity test.

Step-by-step instructions for Safety, Security and Risk Management students are available in Canvas workspace.

“The maturity test, which is part of the thesis, is taken by the student in Finnish or Swedish, in accordance with the Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences. Students who have received their formal education outside of Finland or in a language other than Finnish or Swedish take the maturity test in either Finnish or English.” (Laurea degree regulations.)

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

General instructions for thesis as well as referencing guidelines are available in LINK:
https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/linken/studypath/thesis/Pages/default.aspx

A thesis template is available on LINK: see Document templates (or Thesis)
The Urkund program is used to detect plagiarism (unauthorised quoting of other authors’ text). The Urkund user instructions for students and the guidelines for handling plagiarism cases at Laurea are provided on page Study progress > Plagiarism on LINK.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

When applying for accreditation of prior learning,you should contact the Head of Student Affairs or the thesis coordinator (if the campus has one).

Please see LINK for further information: Study Path > Thesis

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

The thesis is expected to demonstrate a clear connection to workplace development. For example, the goal may be to develop a service, action models or a new work culture. The thesis may be part of the research and development activities of the University of Applied Sciences.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Every semester will begin with a session to provide necessary information for the Thesis process.
All other contact sessions during the semester will be Thesis plan and final Thesis presentation seminars.
Otherwise completion of the Thesis will be scheduled by the student, in cooperation with the Thesis supervisor.

If you are graduating, please note the important dates concerning the submission of the thesis.

The actual implementation schedule is directly visible to students in Pakki as calendar reservations, so this information does not need to be repeated in this field.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The thesis evaluation guidelines are provided on LINK (Study path > Evaluations and Retakes). The evaluation criteria are included in Laurea’s thesis guidelines.

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. Urkund is used when assignments are checked.

Hylätty (0)

Requirements of grade 1 are not met.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

Workplace development

Collaboration:
There has been some collaboration with the workplace during the thesisproject.
Development:
The thesis project aims to develop an area designated by the workplace or one that has been recognised together with the student.

Innovativeness and creativity
Novelty: The thesis project demonstrates little effort to produce new information and expertise.

Research-oriented approach and implementation

Guidance:Research-oriented approach and implementation

Guidance: The student has made minimal use of guidance.
Process: The thesis project has partly proceeded in a logical manner.
Reporting: An effort has been made to write the report in a coherent manner.
Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework utilises some literature that is applicable to the subject.
Use of methods: The methods used in the thesis project have been described.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

Workplace development

Collaboration:
The different stages of the thesis project have been carried out in collaboration with the workplace.
Development:
The thesis project has succeeded in developing an area designated by the workplace or one that has been recognised together with the student.
Workplace assessment of usefulness:
The workplace has determined that the process and its results are useful.

Innovativeness and creativity
Novelty: During the thesis project an effort has been made to produce new information and expertise that the workplace did not expect.

Research-oriented approach and implementation

Guidance: The student has taken the initiative to seek and utilise guidance during the thesis project.
Process: The thesis project has mostly proceeded in logical manner.
Reporting: The report is clear.
Theoretical framework: The report demonstrates knowledge of the essential literature on the subject.This has been utilised to justify the outcomes of the project.
Use of methods: The methods used in the thesis project were applied appropriately to the subject.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Workplace development

Collaboration
The different stages of the thesis project have been carried out in close collaboration with the workplace.Changes and problems were discussed with the thesis supervisor and the workplace representatives.
Development
The thesis project has succeeded in significantly developing an area designated by the workplace or one that has bee nrecognised together with the student.
Workplace assessment of usefulness:
The workplace has determined that the process and its results arev very useful.

Innovativeness and creativity
Novelty: During the thesis project new information and expertise,have been produced which the workplace did not expect. The results can be utilised beyond the context of the thesisproject.

Research-oriented approach and implementation

Guidance: The student has taken the initiative to seek guidance during the thesis project in a goal-oriented manner.The student has demonstrated the ability to act independently.
Process: The thesis project has proceeded in a logical manner.
Reporting: There port is well-structured and convincing.
Theoretical framework: The report demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the essential literature applicable to the subject of the thesis.This has been utilised extensively to justify the outcomes of the project.
Use of methods: The methodological choices have been justified extensively and applied extremely well.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Arviointiasteikko

H-5