Preparatory Research Seminar (SAM690)
The course will give the candidate the best possible basis for developing a sketch for the master's thesis and thereby begin the process towards writing the master's thesis. The main goal of the course is to develop a project sketch and research design for the thesis.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
SAM690
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
0
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
The purpose of the Thesis Seminar is to create realistic expectations for the process of writing a master's thesis in social safety. The students must prepare a project outline for their master's thesis. At the meetings in the Thesis Seminar, there will be discussions about possible topics for master's theses, as well as information about possible topic requests from external partners. Against this background, the students must work on problem formulation, choosing a feasible research design in relation to the resources available, etc. As a conclusion to the Task Seminar, a complete project outline must be delivered by the deadline of 15 November. Instructions for the submission are given on the subject's Canvas page.
In the thesis seminar, various research designs will be discussed. We will problematise choices made in relation to design, and present different types of tasks and requirements. Challenges in developing pointed themes and problem formulations are also discussed.
The project sketch will form the starting point for assigning a supervisor.
Learning outcome
The aim of the preparatory research seminar is to develop a project outline and a research design for the master's thesis.
At the end of the course, the student is expected to:
- be able to explain various research designs and which decisions must be made to create a project outline for a master's thesis
- have designed a project outline that can form the basis of the master's thesis
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester assignment | 1/1 | 1 Semesters | Passed / Not Passed | All |
Guidelines for thesis writing at TNspecify the requirements for the master's thesis.The preparatory research seminar requires an approved project outline to receive a final grade in the course (passed). The project sketch is not graded, but the sketch must satisfy a number of requirements and will be assessed as a research design. Guidelines for sketching a master's thesis are communicated and discussed at the preparatory research seminar.The students can work together in pairs on the project outline if the master's thesis is to be carried out by the same two students. Failure to pass the preparatory research seminar could lead to a postponement of the assignment of a supervisor and delayed start of work on the master's thesis.The follow-up of the individual student in the master's work itself is carried out by the assigned supervisor.