Research Internship and Thesis

Doelstellingen van dit vak

After the thesis period the student is able to:

• Formulate a research question and accompanying hypotheses;
• Find relevant scientific literature;
• Link theoretical models to the research question;　
• Select a correct experimental design;
• Select correct statistical analyses;
• Set up and carry out an experimental study;
• Analyze, report and interpret the data obtained;
• Make a feasible planning/time schedule;
• Handle feedback;
• Handle data storage;
• Follow Good Research Guidelines;
• Write a ready to submit scientific paper.

The student can form an opinion on:

• Research gaps: what do we know and what needs to be explored?
• Current research models regarding the research topic of the thesis;
• Operationalize hypotheses in an experimental set-up.

Communication

After the thesis period the student can:

• Write a scientific article;
• Reflect on their own product and professionally provide and　handle feedback.

Learning skills

After the thesis period the student is able to:

• Reflect on own capability regarding research and writing skills;
• Adequately incorporate and react on feedback;
• Knows how conduct and set up research in line with the Good Research Practice guidelines;
• Can manage their own (part of) an upcoming research trajectory.