YJOJ1110 Dissertation Analysis (2 op)
Kuvaus
This course provides students with practical examples of previously completed doctoral dissertations. Emphasis is on dissertations that are based on the article/essay format. Students are asked to analyze selected dissertations through a written assignment. This assignment forms the basis for discussing with the supervisor which template the student intends to follow.
Osaamistavoitteet
As a key learning outcome of this course, the student understands how a doctoral thesis that conforms to academic writing standards is structured and can evaluate the role of the different sections in a finished dissertation. The student recognizes that it is possible to choose between different reporting formats (e.g. a monograph vs. essay/articled-based) and can analyze which reporting format could suit their own thesis.
Lisätietoja
Completion of this course: Self-study
This course is recommended to be completed
during the first year of doctoral studies.
Oppimateriaalit
Examples of finished dissertations