Supervision

A thesis is both proof of competence and a learning process. The student shall write the thesis quite independently but, on the other hand, receive supervision and advise to support his or her work. Independent working does not mean that the student must or should not ask for advice at any given stage. Keep in contact with your supervisor throughout different stages of the thesis process. Even when there seem to be no major problems in the process, do let your supervisor know from time to time “how things are progressing”. The thesis process will be accelerated by appropriate interim targets and communication with the supervisor.
The number of seminars and supervisory sessions, as well as peer reviews, to support the thesis process varies according to the degree programme. Thesis supervision can also take place in the network environment.

SEMINARS

In most degree programmes, the topic and progress of the thesis and the finished thesis are discussed in seminars – either face-to-face or online. Seminar practices and contents vary. Your thesis supervisor will provide you with more information. The supervisor will also provide you with instructions for the tasks of an opponent, i.e. a peer reviewer, in a seminar. A peer reviewer is a constructively critical reader and commentator.

Acting as an Opponent (Bachelor's thesis)

Opponent’s questions are based on SAMK’s criteria for the evaluation of a thesis. They provide help to the opponent. It has been agreed in some degree programmes that these questions are always used.

Questions for seminar 2

Questions for seminar 3