Course manual 2025/2026
Study materials
Syllabus
Objectives
- Formulate a clear problem statement and research aim
- Plan the research
- Read relevant literature and, in due time, an adequate incorporation thereof in the written report
- Accumulate sufficient reliable data
- Process (statistics etc.) these data and critically judge the obtained results in relation to the goals and the line of research of which the research is part of
- Discuss the results of own work in the context of the relevant scientific literature -presentation of findings during the Research Workshop
- Describe and critically discuss the above activities in a written thesis (in English), in which the methodology is accounted for and the results are discussed in the context of the relevant scientific literature
- Oral presentation and discussion of the results in English in the Research Workshop
Teaching methods
- Self-study
- Working independently on e.g. a project or thesis
- Supervision/feedback meeting
- Presentation/symposium
Learning activities
Activity | Number of hours |
Zelfstudie | 840 |
Attendance
Some course components require compulsory attendance. If compulsory attendance applies, this will be indicated in the Course Catalogue which can be consulted via the UvA-website. The rationale for and implementation of this compulsory attendance may vary per course and, if applicable, is included in the Course Manual.
Assessment
Fraud and plagiarism
The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.student.uva.nl
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