Social Science Methodology - syllabus

Evaluation

The final grade will be calculated as a sum of two parts. 

The maximum is 40 points; the minimum to pass the course is 26 points (65%). 

The research design and the final exam stand for 20 points each.


Evaluation of research proposal


There are 5 evaluated parts in the research proposal

  • Introduction: 0 – 4 points
  • Literature review: 0 – 4 points
  • Role of theory: 0 – 5 points
  • Data and methods: 0 – 5 points
  • Outcomes and limits: 0 – 2 points


Evaluation of exam


4 open ended questions

  • Example and case oriented
  • 0 – 5 points per question


Grading scale


B37 - 35 points
C34 - 32 points
D31 - 29 points
E28 - 26 points
Fless than 26 points