Master thesis

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module 1MCW_040 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 15 Study load (hours) 420 Theory (hours): Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: Instructor(s) N. Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: exam and credit contract not possible 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties The master project integrates the research skills acquired by the students during their academic education. The topic of the master project must be in agreement with the courses followed in the master program. *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) The master project is an independent scientific paper written on the basis of a study of the relevant literature and autonomous research. Students must be able to -         independently define the research questions and the problem of their investigation; -         base their research on scientifically justified source material; -         build up a clear and systematic argumentation with respect to the problem and the hypotheses advanced in the essay; -         select and make use of the appropriate research methods; -         formulate their conclusions in a well structured, clearly written text, in keeping with the demands of the discipline the topic of their essay belongs to. 3. Course content The master project treats a topic related to one of the disciplines treated in the master program. 4. Teaching method Personal work: Paper - individual 5. Assessment method Written assignment: With oral presentation 6. Compulsory reading – study material / 7. Recommended reading - study material Nihil. 8. Tutoring Master projects are supervised on a individual basis by a promotor (a professor, or an associated researcher with a doctorate’s degree). laatste aanpassing: last update: 16/11/2009 15:57 sonja.vos