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MBIB4000 Research Methods and Theory of Science Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Vitenskapsteori og metode
Study programme
Library and Information Science, Courses
Master Programme in archival, library and information sciences
Master Programme in archival, library and information sciences – Part-time
Weight
15.0 ECTS
Year of study
2022/2023
Curriculum
FALL 2022
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

In order to be permitted to sit the exam, the following must have been approved:

  • application for approval of the topic and an overview of those who will write the assignment
  • a written assignment in the form of a project outline for the bachelor thesis, up to 1,500 words. The project description must be written and submitted in groups normally comprising two students.

Required preliminary courses

Written bachelor’s thesis in groups normally comprising two students, up to 7,000 words.

Resit exam: If the bachelor’s thesis is awarded a fail grade, the students have the right to submit a reworked version once.

Learning outcomes

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Teaching and learning methods

A-F.

Course requirements

All answers are assessed by two examiners. An external examiner is used regularly, at a minimum of every third completion of the course. When selecting answers for external evaluation, a minimum of 10 percent of the answers shall be included, with no fewer than 5 answers. The external examiner’s assessment of the selected answers shall benefit all students.

Assessment

The form of assessment is an individual written assignment (10-12 pages), where the student must develop an independent research project. Font and font size: Arial/Calibri 12 points. Line spacing: 1.5. The assignment must be viewed as a preparatory exercise for the master's thesis, and will be presented in more detail during the first session.

Students awarded a fail grade are given one opportunity to submit an improved version of the assignment/portfolio for assessment

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with

Grading scale

Pass/fail

Examiners

All exam papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner.

Course contact person

Anita Sandberg