Thesis Planning
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SN00BX26 |
| Curriculum: | SH SNU2026 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2028-2029) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Häyry, Riitta |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Learning Outcomes
Select and define a practical and current topic that promotes professional competence and meets workplace development needs.
Justify topic selection and its relevance to the client’s needs and assess its impact on professional competence development.
Identify and analyze key development areas in the field and present them clearly and with justification.
Formulate relevant research questions and select key concepts, justifying their choice in relation to research questions and theoretical frameworks.
Choose reliable and up-to-date source material supporting thesis objectives and research questions.
Prepare a research plan and write the introduction chapter based on the plan.
Student's Workload
Total workload: 135 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
At least 100 ECTS completed in the degree program. Recommended: research skills and methodology courses.
Contents
Topic selection. Preparing a research plan according to institutional guidelines. Identifying and analyzing key development areas in the field. Formulating research questions using key concepts. Selecting reliable and current source material. Writing the introduction chapter of the thesis.
Regional Impact
The thesis can be based on topics related to regional workplace needs or commissioned projects.