Swedish name: Masteruppsats i kostvetenskap
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Course code: 2KN034
Credit points: 15
Education level: Second cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
Food and Nutrition: Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science
This course provides opportunities to acquire a deeper understanding of nutritional studies and to critically examine research reports. During the course, students will demonstrate their ability to independently plan, carry out and present their research on a nutritional studies topic. This involves formulating a research problem and objectives, selecting appropriate methods, analysing data and presenting results in relation to scientific articles and other relevant literature. The course includes a final seminar where the thesis is presented and discussed.
The course consists of two parts:
Part 1. Project planning, data collection and initial analysis 6 credits.
Part 2. Analysis and production, presentation and defense of thesis 9 credits
Part 1. Project planning, data collection and initial analysis, 6 hp
On successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Skills
Analytical ability and attitude
Part 2. Analysis, and production, presentation and defence of thesis, 9 hp
On successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Skills
Analytical ability and attitude
Univ: Pass grade in a Master Thesis in Food and Nutrition, as well as pass grades for at least 15 HE credits in a methods course at the advanced level in food and nutrition, or the equivalent.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet- based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section). Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Preliminary choice of subject of the thesis is made by the student in consultation with the course coordinator. Choice of research question and relevant research method/s is made by the student in consultation with the supervisor. The thesis is carried out individually with continuous supervision and mandatory participation in seminars.
Part 1. Examination is based on submission of supporting documents (a project plan and a preliminary plan of analysis) and participation in mandatory seminars. This part of the course is graded pass (G) or fails (U).
Part 2. Examination is based on assessment of the thesis including work process, writing, presentation and defence. Also, a pass grade is required as an opponent for another thesis at the same level. This part of the course is graded pass with distinction (VG), pass (G) or fail (U).
To pass the course, pass grades must have been achieved in all the required parts of the assessment. To pass the course with distinction (VG) part 2 must be graded VG.
For rules and regulations about the examination/assessment see the Universitys Code of Rules and
Procedures.
EQUIVALENCE
The equivalence of course credits (completely or partially) can be assessed (see the
Universitys Code of Rules and Procedures). An application can be made on a special form according to the Student Services directive.
Att skriva PM, rapporter och uppsatser
Institutionen för Kostvetenskap, Umeå :
Mandatory
Backman Jarl
Rapporter och uppsatser
2., uppdaterade [och utök.]. uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2008 : 223 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-44-04826-0
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Introduktion till forskningsmetodik
Bell Judith, Nilsson Björn
4., [uppdaterade] uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2006 : 265 s. :
ISBN: 91-44-04645-6 och 978-91-44-04645-7
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Seminarieboken : att skriva, presentera och opponera
Björklund Maria, Paulsson Ulf
2. uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2012 : 147 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-44-05985-3
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Samhällsvetenskapliga metoder
Bryman Alan, Nilsson Björn
2., [rev.] uppl. : Malmö : Liber : 2011 : 690 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-47-09068-6
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Forsman Birgitta
Forskningsetik : en introduktion
1. uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2010 : 138 s. :
Omslag och förlagets beskrivning
ISBN: 978-91-44-06350-8
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Från tanke till text : en språkhandbok för uppsatsskrivande studenter
Jarrick Arne, Josephson Olle
2., [översedda]uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 1996 : 133 s. :
ISBN: 91-44-26842-4
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Strömquist Siv
Uppsatshandboken : råd och regler för utformningen av examensarbeten och vetenskapliga uppsatser
5., [utök. och uppdaterade] uppl. : Uppsala : Hallgren & Fallgren : 2010 : 142 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-7382-852-9
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Studentens skrivhandbok
Schött Kristina, Melin Lars, Strand Hans, Moberg Bodil
2., [uppdaterade] uppl. : Stockholm : Liber : 2007 : 176 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-47-08459-3z 978-91-47-08459-6
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Trost Jan
Att vara opponent
2., [uppdaterade] uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2013 : 66 s. :
ISBN: 9789144095066
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Ejlertsson G.
Enkäten i praktiken : En handbok i enkätmetodik
Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2005 :
ISBN: 91-44-03164-5
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Ejlertsson Göran
Statistik för hälsovetenskaperna
2. uppl. : Studentlitteratur AB : 2012 :
ISBN: 978-91-44-07048-3
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Introduktion till SPSS
Inst för kostvetenskap :
Trost Jan
Enkätboken
4., uppdaterade och utök. uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2012 : 178 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-44-07643-0
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Wahlgren Lars
SPSS steg för steg
3. uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2012 : 198 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-44-08340-7
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Kvalitativa metoder i medicinsk forskning : en introduktion
Malterud Kirsti, Midenstrand Madeleine
2. uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2009 : 244 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-44-05232-8
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Forskningsintervjun : tekniker och genomförande
Gillham Bill, Jamison Gromark Emily
1. uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2008 : 229 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-44-04012-7
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Wibeck Victoria
Fokusgrupper : om fokuserade gruppintervjuer som undersökningsmetod
2., uppdaterade och utök. uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2010 : 178 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-44-05856-6
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Trost Jan
Kvalitativa intervjuer
4., [omarb.] uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2010 : 165 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-44-06216-7
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Att skriva PM/ Rapporter/ Uppsatser. Umeå: Institutionen för kostvetenskap
Senaste versionen :
Mandatory
Backman Jarl
Rapporter och uppsatser
2., uppdaterade [och utök.]. uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2008 : 223 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-44-04826-0
Search the University Library catalogue
Introduktion till forskningsmetodik
Bell Judith, Nilsson Björn
4., [uppdaterade] uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2006 : 265 s. :
ISBN: 91-44-04645-6 och 978-91-44-04645-7
Search the University Library catalogue
Seminarieboken : att skriva, presentera och opponera
Björklund Maria, Paulsson Ulf
2. uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2012 : 147 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-44-05985-3
Search the University Library catalogue
Samhällsvetenskapliga metoder
Bryman Alan, Nilsson Björn
2., [rev.] uppl. : Malmö : Liber : 2011 : 690 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-47-09068-6
Search the University Library catalogue
Forsman Birgitta
Forskningsetik : en introduktion
1. uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2010 : 138 s. :
Omslag och förlagets beskrivning
ISBN: 978-91-44-06350-8
Search the University Library catalogue
Från tanke till text : en språkhandbok för uppsatsskrivande studenter
Jarrick Arne, Josephson Olle
2., [översedda]uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 1996 : 133 s. :
ISBN: 91-44-26842-4
Search the University Library catalogue
Strömquist Siv
Uppsatshandboken : råd och regler för utformningen av examensarbeten och vetenskapliga uppsatser
5., [utök. och uppdaterade] uppl. : Uppsala : Hallgren & Fallgren : 2010 : 142 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-7382-852-9
Search the University Library catalogue
Studentens skrivhandbok
Schött Kristina, Melin Lars, Strand Hans, Moberg Bodil
2., [uppdaterade] uppl. : Stockholm : Liber : 2007 : 176 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-47-08459-3z 978-91-47-08459-6
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Att vara opponent
Trost Jan, Welin Trost Maria
Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2002 : 85 s. :
ISBN: 91-44-02467-3
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Ejlertsson G.
Enkäten i praktiken : En handbok i enkätmetodik
Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2005 :
ISBN: 91-44-03164-5
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Ejlertsson Göran
Statistik för hälsovetenskaperna
2. uppl. : Studentlitteratur AB : 2012 :
ISBN: 978-91-44-07048-3
Search the University Library catalogue
Introduktion till SPSS 15. Umeå: Institutionen för kostvetenskap, senaste versionen. (22 sid.)
Trost Jan
Enkätboken
4., uppdaterade och utök. uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2012 : 178 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-44-07643-0
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Wahlgren Lars
SPSS steg för steg
3. uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2012 : 198 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-44-08340-7
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Kvalitativa metoder i medicinsk forskning : en introduktion
Malterud Kirsti, Midenstrand Madeleine
2. uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2009 : 244 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-44-05232-8
Search the University Library catalogue
Forskningsintervjun : tekniker och genomförande
Gillham Bill, Jamison Gromark Emily
1. uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2008 : 229 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-44-04012-7
Search the University Library catalogue
Wibeck Victoria
Fokusgrupper : om fokuserade gruppintervjuer som undersökningsmetod
2., uppdaterade och utök. uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2010 : 178 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-44-05856-6
Search the University Library catalogue
Trost Jan
Kvalitativa intervjuer
4., [omarb.] uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2010 : 165 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-44-06216-7
Search the University Library catalogue