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DOK-3931: Master Thesis in Document Institution Work Load
60 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
Spring
| Objectives
The 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
The master''s thesis is an independent research project dealing with a problem of document institution in documentation studies, e.g. "picture data bases", "the history of catalogues", "archive history", "information policies in Norway and Sweden" etc.
Required previous qualifications/ courses:
A completed bachelor''s degree in documentation studies or equivalent is required. DOK-3010, DOK-3011, DOK-3020 and DOK-3023 must also be completed.
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
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. | Exam and assessment
Methods of work and assessment and grading:
The examination consists of the master''s thesis and an oral exam.
The thesis should consist of the equivalent of 80 to 110 written pages. If the student wishes to use sound and pictures or other non-written forms of documentation, the thesis must include a written part of at least 40 pages, and the complete thesis must meet the requirement of being equivalent to 80-110 written pages.
If two or three students submit a thesis as a group, the thesis should be equivalent to 140 - 180 pages for 2 students and 240 - 260 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 60 pages for 2 students and 80 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 Anita Lassesen. Tlf: 776 45269
E-mail: anita.lassesen@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request |
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