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
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Child Care, part-time
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Child Care
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
2025/2026
Curriculum
FALL 2025
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Skriftlig, individuell hjemmeeksamen over fem dager, omfang 3200 ord +/- 10 %.

Ny/utsatt eksamen

Ny/utsatt eksamen arrangeres som ved ordinær eksamen.

Required preliminary courses

Det benyttes en gradert karakterskala fra A til E for bestått og F for ikke bestått eksamen.

Learning outcomes

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

Knowledge

The student has

  • insight into planning and running a research project
  • a specialised knowledge in the research methods and theories being used in the project.
  • an insight into how social research can come into practical use or have an impact

Skills

The student can

  • make an independent and critical evaluation of relevant studies for a research project
  • handle data in an ethical and critical manner, and adhere to the norms of ethical conduct in research
  • critically reflect on the researchers role in knowledge production
  • conduct an independent small-scale research or development project under supervision

General competence

The student has

  • developed general competence for independent research
  • practiced innovative thinking and competence in transferring knowledge and skills to new areas

Teaching and learning methods

Emnet har to hovedområder. Det ene er matematikkens rolle i samfunnet og matematikkfagets rolle i skolen. Her behandles blant annet perspektiver som

  • flerkulturelt perspektiv
  • likestillingsperspektiv
  • hva internasjonale studier sier om norsk matematikkundervisning, og et kritisk blikk på internasjonale studier og testing av elever
  • etiske perspektiver
  • matematikk og demokrati
  • matematisk modellering

Det andre hovedområdet peker fram mot masteroppgaven. I undervisningen skal det arbeides med etiske spørsmål knyttet til forsknings- og utviklingsarbeid knyttet til skolen. Studentene skal utarbeide en prosjektskisse for en masteroppgave og også foreta en litteraturgjennomgang som forarbeid til masteroppgaven.

Course requirements

No coursework requirements or compulsory activities.

Assessment

The exam in the course is an individual portfolio containing three works:

1) One written report with a scope of 4-9 pages, tables and references are not included. Font and font size: Calibri 12 points. Line spacing: 1.5.

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

  • an introductory chapter for a thesis
  • 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
  • other output approved by the course coordinator and the supervisor

3) A reading list of around 500 pages. The student will choose about 500 pages for a reading list that are thematically, methodologically and scientifically relevant for the scientific outcome.

There will be given an overall grade for the portfolio. All three parts of the portfolio must be passed in order to pass. In the event of a fail grade, all parts of the portfolio must be resubmitted. Students awarded a fail grade are given one opportunity to submit an improved version of the 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 two examiners.

Course contact person

Simon Innvær