Archives and Information Science MA, Thesis Project I, 15 Credits
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Arkiv- och informationsvetenskap AV, Avhandlingsprojekt I, 15 hp
Archives and Information Science MA, Thesis Project I, 15 Credits
General data
- Code: AK017A
- Subject/Main field: Archives and Information Science
- Cycle: Second cycle
- Credits: 15
- Progressive specialization: A1F - Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area: Teknik 60%, Humaniora 40%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department: Department of Information Technology and Media
- Approved: 2013-04-08
- Version valid from: 2013-02-21
Aim
The course aim is for students to gain knowledge of relevant scientific theories, methods and techniques through working on this research project.
Course objectives
After completing this course the student should:
- Be familiar with a theoretical or research method that is central to the thesis project
- Be able to analyze, evaluate and communicate the results obtained from the theoretical and research-based knowledge of the individual research project, for which the scope and in-depth plan is presented in the project thesis itself.
Content
The course consists of in-depth and project-specific elements including theories, models and research methods. The content is defined by the scope and depth of the individual course planning established by the supervisor.
Entry requirements
Archives and Information Science MA, Defining a problem and planning the thesis, 7,5 Credits.
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
The course commences with the supervisor preparing an individual course plan that is project specific and for which the content defines the teaching approach and course literature. The course consists largely of independent study and individual work.
Examination form
15.0 credits, R101: Report
Grade: A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. A-E are Pass and Fx and F are Fail grades.
The course is examined on the basis of one or more reports as detailed in the individual course plan, based on the "thesis proposal" (version 0), and an updated version of the "thesis proposal" (version 1).
Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/en/Student/Services/Grading-Criteria.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.