kokonaisopintotyötä
Kokonaisopintotyö is a specific form of academic work used primarily in Finnish universities to assess a student's overall command over a discipline. The term is usually translated into English as “overall study work” or “summary research paper.” It is most common in bachelor’s and master’s programmes that emphasize independent inquiry and integrated learning.
The main purpose of a kokonaisopintotyö is to demonstrate that the student can take a concept or
Requirements for the work vary by institution but typically include a clearly defined research question, a
The evaluation is performed by a faculty supervisor and a panel of examiners. Assessment criteria focus on
In practice, the concept of kokonaisopintotyö is part of a broader Finnish tradition that values synthesis