Course - Master's thesis in archives and records management - DOK3901
Master's thesis in archives and records management
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About the course
Course content
The Master's thesis is an independent scientific research work within the field of archives and records management and should be based primarily on subjects included in the master's study. The thesis will contribute to developing and demonstrating the student's expertise in archives and records management as an academic discipline and a research area, related to the objectives of the master's program and, if desired, incorporating themes from the master's program in digital cooperation. Through the thesis work, the student will gain advanced knowledge of the subject area corresponding to the master's level, in-depth knowledge of selected theories and methods, as well as experience in oral and written communication. Supervision is an essential component of the work on the master's thesis. It ensures that the student is provided with the necessary knowledge and implies a necessary control in obtaining and analyzing the empirical data. Supervision is therefore a mandatory part of the program.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student
- knows how to identify challenges in records management and to evaluate appropriate methodological approaches to solving these challenges.
- has thorough knowledge of scientific literature and methods related to the thesis
Skills
The student
- can work independently on a research project of a certain size and over a certain period of time.
- can gather relevant information, analyze the information, draw conclusions and document the results.
General competence
The student
- can reflect on various scientific methods and sources relevant to digital collaboration.
- can communicate his or her research work in writing and orally, in written form as a large research report, and in oral form as a presentation adapted to an academic audience.
- can demonstrate a research ethical and a healthy critical attitude towards his or her own research work.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars, supervision.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory work requirements in accordance with the course description
Further on evaluation
The final assessment is based on the Master's thesis. The thesis should have a scope of approx. 70-120 pages, 12-point Times New Roman font and 1.5 line spacing with a Norwegian and English title and a short summary in English. The assignment is assessed by a committee in accordance with NTNU's regulations. The course is evaluated through system for reference groups and ongoing dialogue between students, reference group and lecturers.
Mandatory work requirements: Submissions of: Project plan with milestone plan, approx. 5 pp., Minimum 1 draft of the main chapters, as well as the first draft of the entire master's thesis: Delivered according to a detailed plan announced at the start of the first semester. Attendance minimum 2 assignment seminars with presentation. Compulsory activities must be approved before submitting the completed master's thesis.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Archives and Collections Management (MAD)
Recommended previous knowledge
DOK3001, DOK3002, DOK3003, DOK3005
Required previous knowledge
The course has study rights requirements and is reserved for students admitted to the program. All compulsory courses in the Master's program must be passed before the master's thesis can be submitted for assessment.
Course materials
The reading list will be updated and available at the beginning of the semester. See Blackboard for further details.
Subject areas
- Archival knowledge
- Social Sciences