Well planned is half done, also applies to a thesis. Planning the work carefully will help you complete the thesis process. During the planning stage:
Once the supervisor has approved the completed part, 5 or 10 credits will be registered in Peppi for the planning phase.
Choosing a topic for a thesis based on working life
The thesis must be related to the main content of your degree programme and professional practices in the field. The planning of the thesis begins with the selection and delimitation of the topic. The key things are familiarisation with the subject matter, obtaining and processing information, and the justification of the selected topic. The topic should be closely linked to the development of the student’s own personal competences, work, career or work community. The topic should also create new knowledge on a larger scale in the field. The thesis may be commissioned by an external partner, Lapland UAS or an externally funded project of Lapland UAS. Discuss potential topics with your organisation. Lapland UAS projects can also offer interesting topics.
The thesis is started by creating a topic proposal in Wihi. The thesis coordinator will review your topic proposal and add at least one supervisor to the thesis on behalf of the UAS. Once the topic proposal for your thesis has been approved, you will be allowed to start working on your thesis.
The thesis must be related to the main educational content of your degree programme and professional practices in the field. The topic proposal is prepared for the approval of the topic, for the possible seminar group as a basis for discussion and for the student for further work.
The topic proposal is a preliminary thesis plan which shows what will be done and why, how and when.
The Lapland UAS has prepared student instructions for using Wihi.
Background information about the author/s
Description of the work, goal and result As detailed a description as possible of the thesis content, goal and desired outcome. Explanation of what the outcome of the thesis will be in practical terms. In the case of a diary-based thesis, description of the main tasks here
Description of the significance, utilisation of the thesis results
Explanation of who needs the result and for what purpose, as well as the benefits of the finished result. In the case of a diary-based thesis, a description of the key competences required. Planned tools (hardware, software, etc.)
Planned working methods (methods, practices, etc.)
Commissioner information (may be preliminary)
Abilities
The possibilities of the student to carry out the proposed work. List of advanced professional studies completed by the student before starting the thesis, at least the RDI studies supporting the proposed thesis. Any other studies or work experience that support the thesis.
Present your topic as instructed by your degree programme.