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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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

Pass/fail.

Required preliminary courses

All answers are assessed by one examiner.

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.

Learning outcomes

MAVIT4050 Theory of Science and Research Methods, 10 ECTS credits or equivalent. MAVIT4060 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodology, 10 ECTS credits.

Teaching and learning methods

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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