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Valid for year : 2011
 
TGTU52 Introduction to Master´s Thesis, 0 ECTS credits.
/Introduktion till examensarbete/

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OBS!
Compulsory part of Master´s Thesis for Master program given in English. Optional Fall 2011 due to Optional Fall 2011 schedule due to technical problems. Not available for exchange students.
 

Prel. scheduled hours: 22
Rec. self-study hours: -22

  Area of Education: Technology

Main field of studies: Other subjects

  Advancement level (G1, G2, A): A

Aim:
The aim of the course is to prepare students to write and defend a masterâ?Ts thesis or degree project. After completing the course, students should be able to
  • organise an academic report or thesis
  • prepare and present figures, graphs, statistics and equations in an appropriate manner
  • describe and compare results and statistics
  • formulate and defend opinions and ideas
  • summarise a longer text
  • write a popular scientific paper
  • use an appropriate system of referencing
  • present research methods and results in both formal and less formal situations in an appropriate and professional manner
  • discuss research methods and results
  • read, understand and critique the work of others
  • use the English language appropriately and correctly
  • identify and analyse personal strengths and weaknesses with regard to the English language and develop strategies for improvement


Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Bachelor degree and all specific requirements for admission to the respective masterâ?Ts programme at LiTH

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Organisation:
The course will consist of lectures and workshops. Students are expected to prepare carefully for the workshops and to participate actively.

Course contents:
Texts and research papers to read, study and critique. General discussions related to research work. Presentation technique and training. Peer feedback. Writing practice and language work related to report and thesis writing.

Course literature:
Dissertation Writing for Engineers and Scientists by Mark Breach (Pearson)

Examination:
Oral examination during seminars
0 ECTS
 


Course language is English.
Department offering the course: IEI.
Director of Studies:
Examiner: Pamela Vang

Course Syllabus in Swedish

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Last updated: 01/13/2012