Research and Development Methods (5 op)

Tavoitteet

The student is able to
- critically assess research-based knowledge
- select appropriate research and development methods for their research or development work and justify their choices
- collect empirical data and analyse it
- interpret the results of research and development work and draw conclusions based on them
- assess the ethics and reliability of research and development work
- communicate in situations required for research and development work and to produce a research text

Aika ja paikka

See Pakki calendar for contact session dates and location.
01.09.2023 9-11.30: first session. Presence (or notification of absence of that day) required for accepting place in the study unit.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Will be listed in Canvas. All required and recommended reading will be available for free online.

Toteutustapa

Teaching consists of some contact teaching on campus and in Zoom but mostly has virtual studies.
There are compulsory assignments and every student is responsible for his/her studies.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

01.09.2023 9-11.30: first session. Presence (or notification of absence of that day) required for accepting place in the study unit.

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

Study is suitable for exchange students.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Recognition of studies
Demonstration of Competence
Work-based Learning

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Total number of hours based on CR given is 135; this means approximately 10 hours of work every week, contact sessions etc. included

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Lisätiedot

One of the main purposes of this study unit is to help students to start planning their own thesis. It is possible to use this study unit to prepare the actual plan for your thesis.

It is strongly recommended to have a commission for your thesis (by any company or organization, your own employer, for example). At the beginning of the study unit, some thesis topics may also be offered in e.g. Laurea projects (depending on availability).

However, you may complete the study unit even though you do not have the topic yet in mind, and proceed with your thesis later using what you have learned.