•   Bachelor's Thesis A9286-3028 01.08.2022-31.07.2023  15 credits  (SNV220SN, ...) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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 his/her own activities and solutions critically
    - understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments
    Teacher in charge

    Pamela Jokisalo

    Mode of delivery

    67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    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).

    Teaching methods

    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.)

    Evaluation methods and criteria

    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.

    Language of instruction
    • Finnish
    Timing

    01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

    Group(s)
    • SNV220SN
    • SNV221KN
    Seats

    20 - 30

    Unit

    Laurea Tikkurila, sote

    Teacher(s)

    Emmaculate Tamankag, Sanna Soini, Pamela Jokisalo, Kirsi Tulus

    Further information for students

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

    Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila

    Campus

    Laurea Tikkurila

    RDI portion

    15 credits

    Virtual portion

    5 credits

    Evaluation scale

    Approved/Failed

    Alternative completion methods

    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.

    Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

    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.

    Important dates

    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.

    Students workload

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

    Location and time

    ZOOM or Campus