RAB3900 Research Methods and Bachelor's Thesis Course description

There is a 100% overlap with the course ZREGI05 Theatre Directing - Amateur Actors.

Passed first and second year of the programme or equivalent. RAB1050 and RAB1060 are exempt from the progression requirement.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student can

• explain philosophy of science, research ethics and research methods in the discipline of radiography

Skills

The student can

• perform basic statistical analyses
• prepare a project description with a concrete schedule and a description of how they intends to complete the bachelor's degree project with the resources available
• formulate a clear research question that can be answered within the limits of the project
• elaborate on the research question's relevance to radiography and, as a background to the project, explain the knowledge status and knowledge gaps within the thematic area that the research question concerns
• formulate specific research questions based on the research issue and include relevant previous research results for use in the discussion
• answer the research question in a clear conclusion based on the presentation of empirical material, and make active use of empirical data and relevant previous research findings when discussing the research issue/questions
• give grounds for the choice of data collection method and choice of sources (databases/literature), and document systematic literature searches or other methods for obtaining data
• carry out the project in accordance with scientific criteria and guidelines for research ethics and data protection
• discuss the processing of personal data with their supervisor and conduct a data processing risk assessment if they will be processing personal data

General competence

The student can

• explain the implications of the conclusion for the professional practice of radiographers, reflect on knowledge needs in the field, and present research questions for future projects within the thematic area
• communicate the project in written academic form and in accordance with applicable criteria regarding transparency about the methodological implementation of the project
• reflect on strengths and weaknesses of the application of the chosen methods in the implementation of the project
• document the implementation of the project and reflections on the cooperation in a projectlog

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Gjennom ulike format får studenten kjennskap til det å vurdere, dokumentere og formidle eget arbeid.;

The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam:

• project description in accordance with set criteria

The project description must be approved before work on the project begins

Combined assessment

Part 1) Written bachelor's thesis in groups of normally 4 students, up to 4500 words for a quantitative thesis and up to 6000 words for a qualitative thesis.

Part 2) Oral exam on the bachelor's degree project, up to 30 minutes per group

A pass grade (A-E) must have been awarded for the written exam (part 1) before the students can take the oral exam (part 2). A preliminary grade is awarded for the written thesis. Students are awarded individual grades after the oral exam. The grade can be adjusted up or down by up to one grade.

Students can appeal the grade awarded for the written part of the exam. If the grade for the written thesis is changed, the student(s) will have to take the oral exam again.

Resits/rescheduled exam: If a fail grade (F) is awarded for the written work (part 1), the student has the right to submit a reworked version once.

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

Ingen arbeidskrav.

Eksamen er individuell, og består av to deler som vurderes under ett:;

• Et praktisk arbeid gjennom en;kunstfaglig;prosess skal studenten utvikle en idé fram mot et praktisk-estetisk arbeid; knyttet til emnets læringsutbytte beskrivelser
• En skriftlig refleksjon Den skriflige reflksjonen skal være på om lag 1500 ord. ;;

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