Course - Project plan for Master's thesis in Archives and records management - DOK3005
DOK3005 - Project plan for Master's thesis in Archives and records management
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
The course provides the student with knowledge as well as professional and methodological support for a thorough preparation for work on the master's thesis in the last semester of the study. In this subject, the student must find a current and relevant topic for the master's thesis and prepare a research discussion based on this topic. The research discussion must contain an overarching problem formulation and an explanation that illuminates how the topic has been treated so far, and how the master's thesis will place itself in the research field. The research discussion must also include an explanation of the choice of scientific method (research design) and a milestone plan with regard to the upcoming master's thesis. Throughout the semester, the student will work with literature searches, description of relevant research, formulation of scientific method, description of research questions and research ethics. The student will be able to build up a good overview of the research status for the chosen topic and get an introduction to newer social science research methods with relevance for documentation management and long-term preservation of digital archives. The subject is closely related to the teaching given in previous semesters, and with teaching and work in the last semester in the master's thesis subject.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student:
• Has in-depth knowledge of research literature, theory and methods within documentation management, related to the subject area of the master's thesis
• Can identify knowledge gaps and significant challenges within documentation management in the public and private sector
Skills
The student:
• Can carry out a literature search and select relevant research literature with a focus on the topic of the master's thesis
• Can work independently to establish a research project of a certain size and over a certain period of time related to documentation management
• Can prepare a problem with associated research design, relevant theory, as well as a plan for method use and data collection
• Can prepare a realistic plan for how the project is to be carried out within the time frame and with the resources available
General competence
The student:
• Can make personal justified and professionally reflected choices of problem for the master's thesis
• Can communicate plans for his research work both orally and in writing
•Can reflect on and communicate about professional issues, challenges, methods and sources relevant to documentation management
• Shall lay the foundation for having a research ethics and hea1lthy critical attitude towards the research work
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars, group work and student R&D work.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignments according to the course description
Further on evaluation
Mandatory activities
The student submits an outline with an explanation of the choice of main theme, and a proposal for the overarching problem formulation(s) for the Master's thesis approx. four weeks after the start of studies. Length approx. 1-2 p.
Midterm the student must deliver and present a first draft of the project plan with an accompanying explanation of the choice of scientific method (research design) and milestone plan. The student gives the presentation at a seminar where feedback will be given from fellow students and subject teachers. The seminar is compulsory, and the students must participate actively as opponents.
More information will be given at the start of the semester.
The course is assessed on the basis of the submitted project plan with milestone plan. Length requirement approx. 7 pp.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Archives and Collections Management (MAD)
Archives, Museums and Records Management (LTARKIV)
Digital Transformation (ITMAIKTSA)
Required previous knowledge
DOK3001, DOK3002, DOK3003
Course materials
An updated reading list will be available in Blackboard by the start of studies. See Blackboard for more details.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Archival knowledge
- Social Sciences
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Release
2024-11-14Submission
2024-11-21
09:00
INSPERA
09:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"