UTV Essay Essay for bachelor students (10 ECTS) 

Course facts

Introduction

The essay aims to provide the student with the opportunity to study a topic of one's own choice in depth. It is expected that the student seeks deeper knowledge of relevant literature, and utilizes this in a discussion about the research topic. This will give the student a possibility to improve his or her understanding of one of the subjects chosen in the exchange program.

Learning outcomes

The student shall:

• be able to work independently on a sports related topic.
• be able to produce a written academic text that portrays the topic in a logical and analytical fashion.

Learning styles and activities

The subject and research question of the essay must be approved by a supervisor within a given deadline. The essay will be a study of literature and work with research data analyses, not a paper of one's own philosophy or opinions. Each student will be given 6 hours of guidance by a supervisor.

Assessment

Individual written essay of a maximum of 6000 words, in addition to table of contents, reference list and possible attachments. The essay will be graded A-F.