Scientific Methods, Tools and Thesis Writing

About this programme

Students taking this course will prepare to do scientific research. The task is to learn to choose a research approach and methods that fit the area of interest and the questions asked. Also, the course contains planning the process, how to retrieve and handle data, analysis of material and ideas, writing and revising the material. This course is part of the master programmes Agroecology and Horticultural Science and focuses on these subject areas. The upcoming master thesis can be used as their ’case study’. Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits, including 90 credits in one of the subjects/educational areas Social Science, Natural Science or Technology, and English 6. Finalized by: Ansvarig ledamot i PN-LT - Samar Khalil , 2022-11-15 Valid from : Autumn semester 2023 (2023-08-28) The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits, including 90 credits in one of the subjects/educational areas Social Science, Natural Science or Technology, and English 6. The aim of the course is to be familiar with qualitative and quantitative methods for research, including literature searches, text and numerical analysis, writing, layout and written and oral presentation. Students will be prepared for scientific research via scientific literature, lectures, student assignments and seminars. The course will teach students how to: plan field work, select a methodological approach to a research question, plan the process of retrieving and structuri