EPN-V2

SIW4500 Literature Review and Research Training Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Literature Review and Research Training
Study programme
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Study Option International Social Welfare and Health Policy
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Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2024/2025
Curriculum
SPRING 2025
FALL 2024
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

The assessment of the group bachelor's thesis (2-4 students) will be based on the execution of the project, the report, an oral presentation and a poster in English.

1. The execution and oral presentation count 40% and are assessed on the basis of the project's level of difficulty and the students planning, progress, initiative, practical skills, assessment skills, independence and cooperation skills. This part of the project cannot be appealed.

2. The report and the poster count 60% and are assessed on the basis of their academic quality, clear presentation, systematic structure, language, academic references and the students degree of independence in the writing process.

Both parts of the exam must be awarded an E or better in order for the student to pass the course.

Only the grade given for part 2 (the written report) can be appealed.

Required preliminary courses

All.

Learning outcomes

Grade scale A-F.

Teaching and learning methods

When students have been accepted in a project they are expected to produce the following:

1. The student will choose about 500 pages for a reading list that are thematically, methodologically and scientifically relevant for the scientific outcome.

2. A scientific outcome. A relevant scientific outcome for the project may be:

  • a paper produced as a working paper
  • a paper, poster, film or exhibit for presentation in a scientific conference
  • an independent or co-authored publication
  • a presentation of results for stakeholders
  • an integrated part of a larger publication from the project. In this case, the student and the supervisor must indicate which part of the publication the student is responsible for.
  • a policy-brief, summarizing the main findings as well as suggesting the implications and recommendations of these findings
  • or other output approved by the course coordinator and the supervisor

The scientific outcome can be submitted as an individual or as a joint work.

3. In addition to the scientific outcome from the project participation, each student will deliver an individual report. This report should contain a critical reflection of the learning process as well as the student's individual contribution, uses of method or implication of the produced knowledge.

The work should amount to the equivalent of 6 weeks of full time studies.

Course requirements

No coursework requirements/compulsory activities.

Assessment

The exam in the course consists of a portfolio containing:

1. An individual written report (the report must have a scope of between 4 - 9 pages, tables and references are not included. Font and font size: Calibri 12 points. Line spacing: 1.5).

2. A scientific outcome from the participation (a paper, an article, a policy-brief or other relevant output).

3. A reading list of around 500 pages.

Students awarded a fail grade are given one opportunity to submit an improved version of the report 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

The submitted exam will be evaluated by the course coordinator and training supervisor.

Course contact person

Simon Innvær