MAE4221 – Research Seminar I: Researcher's Skills
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
The purpose of the course is to (a) train basic research skills with a focus on scientific information literacy, and (b) prepare you for starting your master thesis research project.
The course covers the following key topics
- Scientific reasoning and ethics
- Mapping a research domain through research syntheses
- Writing a thesis proposal
Learning outcome
Upon completion of the course, you
Knowledge
- are aware of classical and critical perspectives on science and measurement
Skills
- systematically and critically evaluate and review a body of scientific studies
Competencies
- begin independent research in view of existing knowledge, relevant analytic frameworks, and research methods
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
This course is only open to students who are admitted to the master's programme in Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation.
Teaching
Instruction is provided through many small workshop seminars of varying length and format, often including discussion, presentations, practical exercises, and assignments.
Active participation and implementation of the activities specified under each seminar component is required. If you do not fulfill the requirements, you must complete an additional assignment before handing in the thesis proposal.
Examination
The end examination takes the form of a paper which contains your thesis proposal (max. 10 pages).
Submit assignments in Inspera
You submit your assignment in the digital examination system Inspera. Read about how to submit your assignment.
Use of sources and citation
You should familiarize yourself with the rules that apply to the use of sources and citations. If you violate the rules, you may be suspected of cheating/attempted cheating.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.
Evaluation
In accordance with the UiO quality assurance system, the course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals students participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.