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SKIP3006

Research design and research dissemination

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Assignment with oral defense

About

About the course

Course content

An important part of the course is the planning and design of the students' own master's project, including the preparation of a project description in which the students describe the topic, problem, method and ethical considerations of their future master's project. Particular emphasis will be placed on the master's thesis as a genre, and the topic of scientific writing and argumentation will be central. In the course, students will also explore different strategies and genres for communicating research and professional knowledge to different target groups.

Learning outcome

Candidates who have completed this course will have acquired the following learning outcomes, defined as knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The candidate

- has knowledge of norms and quality criteria that apply to the master`s thesis as a genre

- has insight into strategies for knowledge dissemination across disciplines and practices

Skills

The candidate

- is able to identify relevant target audiences for research and expert knowledge and to explore a wide range of strategies for knowledge dissemination

- is proficient in scientific writing and argumentation and is able to apply this in the outline for their master`s thesis

General competence

The candidate

- has an in-depth understanding of challenges associated with the communication of research and expert knowledge in the knowledge society

- is able to critically reflect on the significance of different types of knowledge dissemination in professional practice

Learning methods and activities

During the sessions, we emphasize active participation. Students work in groups, both digitally and in sessions. When the students are working on their project outlines, they will work in groups based on related theoretical, methodological or empirical frameworks. These groups will collaborate and give each other feedback on drafts between sessions.

Compulsory assignments

  • 80% compulsory attendance
  • Group assignment
  • Assignment

Further on evaluation

Examination arrangement: Assignment with oral defense.

The final assessment of the assignment is adjusted through an oral defense in about 20 minutes. The oral examination will be cancelled if the assignment has been failed by the examiners.

Specific conditions:

Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.

It is not possible for students who have passed the exam in SKIP3006 to retake the exam in a semester where this course is not taught. Students who did not pass the exam, or who did not complete the exam due to illness may submit the exam in a semester where this course is not taught; however, they will not receive any supervision.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Language and Communication in the Professions (MSKIP)

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the Master`s Programme in Language and Communication in the Professions Required previous knowledge: SKIP3001 and SKIP3002, and 80% attendance at SKIP 3004 must be approved

Subject areas

  • Applied Linguistics

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Language and Literature

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment with oral defense
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Assignment with oral defense
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2025-11-24
Submission 2025-11-25
Time Release 09:00
Submission 12:00
Exam system Inspera Assessment

Re-sit examination - Spring 2026

Assignment with oral defense
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment