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1. Introduction: Choice of topic and approach
Justifications Choice of topic	The choice of topic does not comply with JAMK’s thesis process.	The choice of topic is justified from the viewpoint of developing the author’s own work.	The choice of topic is justified from the viewpoint of the student’s work community.	The choice of topic is justified from the viewpoint of developing the commissioning party’s organisation/working life.	The choice of topic is justified from the viewpoint of developing the professional field.	The choice of topic is justified for the professional field from the viewpoint of significance/working life reformation/value of new research or wider social importance.
Delineation of the topic	The thesis topic is not delineated. The reader is left confused.	The thesis topic is delineated unrealistically.	The author attempts to delineate the topic. However, it remains unclear for the reader.	The thesis topic is delineated understandably.	The thesis topic is delineated and the delineation is justified.	The thesis topic is delineated clearly and the delineation is justified using the knowledge base.
Definition and specification of thesis objectives	The objectives are not defined.	The thesis objectives are defined unclearly.	The thesis objectives defined but require specification.	The thesis objectives are defined.	The thesis objectives are defined and delineated clearly.	The thesis objectives are challenging and delineated clearly and correctly for the phenomenon being discussed.
Definition of development/research tasks of the thesis	The development/research tasks are not defined.	The development/research tasks are defined and described in an unclear manner.	The development/research tasks are defined but require specification.	The development/research tasks are defined and described.	The development/research tasks are more specific and clearly defined and delineated.	The development/research tasks are challenging. They are defined correctly for the phenomenon being discussed, with better focused delineation.
2. Knowledge base of the thesis
Source material	The source material is narrow and based on textbooks.	The source material is randomly selected, fairly narrow and partially irrelevant.	The source material supports the thesis topic and is connected to the phenomenon being discussed, but it is based on established research data in the field.	The source material is relevant to the thesis topic and the phenomenon being discussed. It includes current Finnish and international research data in the field or on the subject.	The source material is diverse, current and significant for the thesis topic and the phenomenon being discussed. It includes current Finnish and international research data in the field or on the subject.	The source material is comprehensive and based on systematic searching for information. Current Finnish and international research data has been used as source material in a critical manner with consideration of the social framework.
Appropriateness and adequacy of the knowledge base, theory and framework	The knowledge base does not meet academic requirements.	The knowledge base is scattered and a direct summarisation of sources. It is inadequately linked to the thesis objective.	The knowledge base mainly consists of the summarisation of sources. The knowledge base is loosely connected to the thesis topic and the phenomenon being discussed.	The knowledge base is relevant and focused on the topic and phenomenon being discussed. The use of source material demonstrates the author’s ability to follow and analyse the developments and research in the field.	The knowledge base considers the research in the field and the author attempts to create a synthesis.	The knowledge base considers the research in the field comprehensively and critically from a social perspective. The knowledge base is used to create a synthesis.
Definition of key concepts	The key concepts are not defined.	The author attempts to define the key concepts using the established knowledge base of the professional field.	The key concepts are defined and based on established research in the professional field.	The key concepts are defined clearly and based on Finnish and international research in the professional field or subject area.	The key concepts are defined consistently and thoroughly. Their definition is based on Finnish and international research in the professional field or subject area.	The key concepts are defined consistently and considered critically, taking the wider social framework into account.
3. Thesis implementation and results
Description of development/research methods	There is no description of development/research methods. A development/research method has not been selected.	The development/research methods are described briefly and the established knowledge base of development/research methods in the field is not utilised.	The development/research methods are described briefly using the established knowledge base of development/research methods in the field.	The development/research methods are described successfully from the viewpoint of the thesis objective. The description utilises the Finnish and international knowledge base of development/research methods.	The development/research methods are described diversely, accurately and successfully from the viewpoint of the thesis. The description utilises the Finnish and international knowledge base of development/research methods critically.	The development/research methods are described diversely and thoroughly. The decisions are justified critically and even innovatively, with application of the Finnish and international knowledge base.
Use of development/research methods	The use of development/research methods is flawed and left unclear for the reader.	The author attempts to use development/research methods in accordance with the established development/research tradition in the field.	The development/research methods are used and applied in accordance with the established development/research tradition in the field.	The development/research methods are used well.	The development/research methods are used diversely and insightfully.	The development/research methods are used in a way that demonstrates special expertise.
Collection and description of development/research data	There is no description of data collection or a data collection method is not selected.	The data collection is described only briefly, and the established knowledge base of development/research methods in the field is not utilised well.	The data collection is described using the established knowledge base of development/research methods in the field.	The data collection is described successfully using Finnish and international development/research literature.	The data collection is described diversely, accurately and successfully with critical application of Finnish and international development/research literature.	The data collection is described diversely and thoroughly in accordance with the thesis objective. The decisions are justified critically and even innovatively, with application of the Finnish and international knowledge base.
Collection and description of development/research data	The development/research data is insufficient, and its reliability is weak for the objectives.	The development/research data is narrow for the thesis objective, with questionable reliability.	The development/research data is sufficient and reliable for the thesis objective.	The development/research data is extensive for the thesis objective, and justified conclusions can be drawn from it.	The development/research data is sufficiently extensive for the thesis objective and it is considered critically.	The collection method of the development/research data is innovative and offers an opportunity for multidisciplinary utilisation.
Analysis of development/research data	The data analysis is not described.	The data analysis is described only briefly and executed in a narrow scope.	The data is analysed according to the established development/research tradition in the field.	The data analysis is described well and executed successfully.	The data analysis is described diversely and executed insightfully.	The data analysis is described diversely and critically.
Presentation of the results/output	The author is unable to present the results/output of the thesis.	The results/output are presented briefly and poorly illustrated.	The author presents the results/output and attempts to illustrate them.	The results/output are presented illustratively and with justifications.	The results/output are presented illustratively, diversely and with justifications.	The results/output are presented illustratively, diversely and with justifications, and they are considered critically.
Achievement of objectives	The objectives set for the thesis are not achieved.	The objectives set for the thesis are partially achieved. The thesis mostly develops the author’s individual competence. The commissioning party’s feedback points out deficiencies in the thesis.	The objectives set for the thesis are mostly achieved. The thesis develops the author’s individual competence. The commissioning party is mostly satisfied with the result.	The objectives set for the thesis are achieved. The thesis also improves the competence of the organisation/work community. The commissioning party is satisfied with the result.	The objectives set for the thesis are achieved well. The thesis improves the competence of the professional field/industry.	The objectives set for the thesis are achieved extremely well. The thesis develops the professional field/industry. The commissioning party’s feedback is very positive.
Process/project management	The student is unable to plan and implement the thesis independently.	The student is able to plan and implement the thesis. The student is unable to make use of guidance.	The student is able to plan and implement the thesis fairly independently. The student is unable to make use of the guidance received.	The student plans and implements the thesis independently and is able to make use of the thesis guidance. The student’s approach to the work shows some initiative and is somewhat constructive.	The student plans and implements the thesis independently and can actively make use of the thesis guidance. The student’s approach to the work shows initiative and is constructive and reflective.	The student plans and implements the thesis independently and successfully. She/he is able to evaluate the work process analytically and demonstrates the ability to develop it. The student displays expertise in the steering process.
4. Thesis reflection
Dialogue between key results and theory	The student’s expertise does not come across from the thesis. The student is unable to consider the results/output in relation to the knowledge base.	The student shows little expertise in the reflection. The reflection of results/output against the knowledge base is poor.	The student is able to demonstrate expertise in the reflection. There is little dialogue between the key results/output.	The student is able to demonstrate good expertise in the reflection. In the reflection, the key results/outputs are considered using the knowledge base.	The student is able to demonstrate great expertise in the reflection. In the reflection, the key results/outputs are considered well and critically using the knowledge base.	In the reflection, the key results/outputs are considered insightfully using the knowledge base and displaying academic expertise.
Reliability of the work	There is not reliability assessment.	The reliability assessment is inadequate.	The reliability assessment is partial or superficial.	The reliability assessment is done correctly but in a narrow scope.	The reliability assessment is thorough and reflective.	The reliability assessment is thorough, and the consideration is reflective and critical.
Presentation of conclusions	The author is unable to present the conclusions of the thesis.	The conclusions of the thesis are presented but they are meagre and no development ideas based on them are presented.	The conclusions of the thesis are presented and development ideas based on them are presented.	The conclusions and presented and justified. Further actions and development proposals based on them are presented to the commissioning party.	The presented conclusions are further actions and development proposals that can be applied in the professional field/industry.	The presented conclusions are innovative further actions and development proposals that develop the professional field/industry.
5. Reporting
Accuracy and illustrativeness of reporting	The student is unable to report on the thesis consistently and illustratively. There are indications of plagiarism in the thesis.	The reporting is illustrative but contains some logical errors and deficiencies.	The reporting is consistent and illustrative. There are minor deficiencies.	The reporting is consistent, justified and illustrative.	The reporting is analytical and illustrative. The reporting is interesting expository text that demonstrates the author’s expertise.	The reporting is compelling and formidable and demonstrates the author’s ability to think critically and communicate results to various stakeholders.
Language and formal style of the thesis	The student is unable to independently produce acceptable text in the formal style.	The student produces unstructured text with many different errors in language and style.	The student produces partially unstructured text with repeated errors in language and style.	The student produces structured text with occasional errors in language and style.	The student produces fluent and almost error-free text in the formal style.	The student produces fluent and error-free text in the formal style.
Compliance with reporting instructions	Does not follow JAMK’s reporting instructions.	Follows JAMK’s reporting instructions. However, there are severe deficiencies in compliance with the instructions.	Follows JAMK’s reporting instructions. However, there are some deficiencies in mastering the instructions.	Follows the key points of JAMK’s reporting instructions (citing sources, structure, layout). There may be deficiencies with some details.	Follows JAMK’s reporting instructions. There may be minor deficiencies with some details.	Follows JAMK’s reporting instructions in all ways.

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