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DOK-3934: Master Thesis in Document Institution 1 of 2 Work Load
30 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
Scandinavian languages and English | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
The two-part master''s thesis should show that the student masters the theory and methods of documentation studies, and is able to apply this basis in a critically reflective manner in a systematic and stringent study. | Contents
Each part of the two-part master''s thesis as a is an independent research project dealing with a problem of document institution in documentation studies, e.g. , with a focus on one aspect of a problem dealt with in both parts, e.g. . "the organisation of public libraries", "archives from a user perspective", "the media aspect in data bases" etc.
Required previous qualifications/ courses:
A completed bachelor''s degree in documentation studies or equivalent is required. DOK-3010, DOK-3011, DOK-3021 og DOK-3024 must also be completed, and the student must have a plan for the two parts of the thesis, which together will be equivalent of one 60 ECTS thesis.
Recommended previous qualifications/ courses: Competence in English and Scandinavian languages is a minimum requirement, but it is important to know as many languages as possible in order to be able to use international research. | Form of teaching
Before starting the two-part thesis, the student must have a plan for both parts. Work on the master''s thesis takes place primarily individually or in groups, with individual supervision. In addition, seminars will be held regularly where students in document institution are given the opportunity to meet and to discuss each other''s projects.
Language of instruction: Scandinavian languages and English | Exam and assessment
Methods of work and assessment and grading:
The examination consists of the master''s thesis and an oral exam.
Each part of the two-part master''s thesis should be equivalent to 40 - 55 pages. If the student wishes to use sound and pictures or other non-written forms of documentation, each part of the two-part thesis must include a written part of at least 20 pages, and each part must meet the requirement of being equivalent to 40 - 55 written pages.
If two or three students submit one part of a two-part thesis as a group, the thesis should be equivalent to 70 - 90 pages for 2 students and 120 - 130 pages for 3 students. In addition, it should be clarified for which part of the thesis each student is responsible . If the group decides to use sound and pictures or other non-written forms of documentation, the thesis must include a written part of at least 30 pages for 2 students and 40 pages for 3 students.
Provided that the thesis is approved, a one-hour open project seminar will be held, consisting of a 30-minute oral exam followed by a discussion. The thesis counts for 75% and the oral for 25% toward the final grade. An external examiner will be used.
Performance in the course is assessed with the grades A-F. | Contact person/lecturer
Student Advisor Nina Norum. Tel: +47 776 44263
E-mail: nina.norum@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request |
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