Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- choose appropriate methods for a development project and provide justification for the choices
- collect and analyse empirical data
- interpret empirical results and make conclusions based on them
- recognize the ethical point of view of the research and development work
- evaluate the reliability and validity of research
- apply the principles of research communication orally and in writing
- draw up and interpret research and development reports

Teaching methods

Online-course (Optima).

Location and time

This study unit is part of Laurea summer studies. The implementation starts at 2.5.2019 as the Optima-space opens. Pleas find more information about the implementation and the return dates in Optima.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material in Optima and student`s self-acquired material.

Important dates

Enrollment period 1.-7.4.2019.
The study unit starts at 2.5.2019.

Students workload

5 cr x 27 hours= 135h student`s work

Further information for students

Students from other groups than prior for this implementation may enroll.
The study unit is strongly recommended to perform before the thesis process or parallel with the thesis.
Teacher: jonna.vierula@laurea.fi

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Numeric assessment H-5.