The Final project consists of Data Project and is evaluated through the course IN001.
IN001 is not a taught course but the content and activities in IN022 help students complete the requirement for the TFG, so the two courses are linked.
The objectives of the final project process are the following:
- To identify an appropriate research topic in the students area of study.
- To demonstrate analytical skills, critical thinking and produce valid findings.
- To draw appropriate conclusions and recommendations where necessary.
- To produce a well organised, well-written and innovative final document and an effective oral presentation of the research project.
While all projects are unique, the following sections should be included in a well-organised document (and have approximatively the following word-counts):
a. Title page (students must use the official title page provided).
b. Abstract (8 to 10 lines - to outline the research questions and objectives).
c. Contents page and word count.
d. Lists of tables and figures.
e. Acknowledgements: Around 250 words (thanking people who have helped you complete the Thesis).
f. Executive summary (500 words).
g. Introduction: around 1,500 words (this should introduce the topic area and the research objectives).
h. Literature Review (Theory): Around 2,500- 3 500 words, this is one of the major parts in the Project.
i. Methodology: Around 1,500-3,000 words (outline the research process undertaken).
j. Results (research findings and analysis): Around 1000
k. Discussion and conclusions: Around 1,000 words
l. References.
m. Appendices (if necessary)
The coordinator of the Final Project process is Jonas Viklund. The role of the Final Project coordinator is to provide initial support for students when beginning their research and to be a reference point for students throughout the process.
Final Project promotors are members of the faculty that agree to supervise students'research projects.
The matching of students with promotors will be done through the research project tutor. Final Project promotors should have a specific interest in the proposed area of study and be willing to take responsibility for the supervision of the Final Project.
Promotor evaluation - 20%
Thesis document - 50%
Oral presentations - 30%
The student will be graded by the Promotors depending on their performance in the TFG process, and they provide students feedback and suggestions for moving ahead to complete the Final Project.
Students are required will have to deliver each of these deliverables directly to your Promotor and also upload them on the IN001 Final Thesis eStudy page.
In accordance with university policy that has been applied throughout the students' undergraduate studies, the act of plagiarism is unacceptable and, depending on the degree of severity, will result in the rewriting or direct failure of a research project.
Students should work closely with their research project promoter and tutors to avoid plagiarising the work of others. This can partly be achieved through thorough referencing using the Harvard Reference System (HRS), which is mandatory for all undergraduate research projects. The HRS may be combined with footnotes, but only when absolutely necessary.
Be aware that the plagiarism detection software is used to identify incidences of plagiarism in all projects.
Note that translating work from other languages will also be detected.