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SFV4800 Master Thesis Preparation Workshop - Quantitative Methods Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Forberedelse til masteroppgaven - kvantitativ metode
Study programme
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Study Option International Social Welfare and Health Policy
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Child Care, part-time
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Child Care
Master in Programme Applied Social Sciences
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences
Elective modules, Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Social Work, part-time
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Social Work
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2022/2023
Curriculum
FALL 2022
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

The subject of the course is mandatory for all candidates within the specialization Information, Library and Archival studies. The candidates are encouraged to complete the course early their studies.

Required preliminary courses

No prerequisites.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

The candidate has in-depth knowledge of

  • the development and institutionalization of library and information science as a field of research
  • an understanding of the concept of information and the relationship between information, knowlege and culture.
  • the intellectual foundation for and theoretical perspective of the field's core areas
  • the academic/professional debate about what; the platform of library and information science consists of

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Skills

The candidate is able to

  • place his/her dissertation project in a library and information science theory and research tradition
  • communicate with researchers in the field and other students across sub- academic areas that the candidates chose to specialize in
  • reflectively discuss the relationship between library and information science as an area of research and practice

Teaching and learning methods

The course consists of lectures, e-lectures, seminars and group supervision. The main emphasis is on student active teaching in the form of workshops.

Course requirements

There are no compulsory assignment in this course.

Assessment

The exam is an individually written report in article format. The article will comprise 10 pages (+/- 10 percent), Calibri, pt. 12, 1.5 line spacing, including figures and tables. The article must incorporate the syllabus selected by the student.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Approved/not approved.

Grading scale

The essay shall be assessed by the course coordinator.

Examiners

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

A random selection consisting of at least 25 % of the exam papers will be graded by both an internal and external examiner. This will inform the grading of the remaining exam papers.

Admission requirements

You can apply for admission to the course without being a student at the Department of Social Work, Welfare and Social Policy

Course contact person

Marja Aartsen, NOVA, SVA, OsloMet