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

Facts

Course code

SAM690

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

0

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

Norwegian

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Time table

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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

None

Exam

Method of work

In this course, lectures and plenary discussions are used as working methods.

Open for

Societal Safety - Master's Degree Programme

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester. In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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