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 courses and topics 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 topics from the master's program in digital transformation. 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 compulsory 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. This takes place primarily digitally (in real time), but teaching and learning activities on campus may occur.

Compulsory activities/assignments

Revised project plan

Draft of the thesis's main chapters

First draft of the entire thesis

Oral presentation in two seminars minimum

1 hour supervision minimum

Compulsory assignments

• Updated project plan
• Chapter draft
• First draft of entire thesis
• Oral presentation seminar 1
• Oral presentation seminar 2
• Supervision min. 1 hour

Specific conditions

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 course reading list and course plan will be published on NTNU's digital learning platform (Blackboard) at the beginning of term. Minor changes to the list may occur during term. Students are obliged to keep informed and up-to-date on all information from teachers via the learning platform and NTNU e-mails.