ACIT4045 Projects in Human Computer Interaction Emneplan

The work and teaching methods include seminars, self-study and team-based learning in groups related to the systematic problem-solving process and project cooperation. During the course, the students will receive up to five hours of supervision per project assignment. The project supervision is given in connection with the development of an exam outline and the selection of a topic, research question and research design, and in relation to methodology, data processing and overall thesis structure.

A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

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Knowledge

On successful completion of this course the student:

• has thorough knowledge of writing in research processes
• has advanced knowledge of forums and channels in which research results are published
• has an introductory knowledge of the philosophy of science related to falsificationism, paradigms and research programs
• has thorough knowledge of the ethical basis for professional codes of conduct
• has advanced knowledge of writing styles related to research
• has thorough knowledge of structural templates for essay texts
• has thorough knowledge of the Toulmin model and its applications

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Skills

On successful completion of this course the student:

• can find research literature in literature databases
• can analyse and critically evaluate various information sources
• can write summaries using his/her own words
• can use electronic reference tools
• can identify the research method used in a scientific text
• can explain the application of a research method in a research project
• can organize research literature in such a way as to identify patterns and commonalities
• can communicate a research-related topic using digital media
• can write texts using classic style

General competence

On successful completion of this course the student:

• can reflect and discuss plagiarism
• has a thorough knowledge of responsibility for author and co-authorship in accordance with the Vancouver Convention

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

• a minimum attendance of 80 % in seminars, scheduled group work and project supervision
• project description in accordance with set criteria. The project description must be approved before work on the project can begin to ensure the bachelor thesis’ academic relevance and methodological feasibility.

Part 1) Written bachelor assignment in groups of 2-3 students, 7,000 words (+/- 10 per cent)

Part 2) Oral group presentation with individual assessment on the bachelor's 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 exam. An individual grade is awarded after the oral exam based on the student’s academic contribution and understanding. 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 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. If the oral presentation is awarded an F, the student must take the oral exam again.

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

Grade scale A-F

Part 1) Each exam is assessed by one internal and one external examiner.

Part 2) The oral exam is assessed by one internal and one external examiner

15 credits overlap with the course TANN3900.

This course offers an introduction to the practice of writing and reading academic literature. Communicating properly, both in written and oral form, is a cornerstone of research. This course therefore also contains an element of rhetoric and writing techniques. The course will cover common concepts from research methods, such as qualitative and quantitative methods. A brief introduction of the philosophy of science helps us put;the vast variations of research in context.;Finally, the course introduces research and professional ethics.

No formal requirements over and above the admission requirements.