Methods for Research-based Development Work (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- critically assess research-based knowledge in their own field
- select appropriate methods for research-based development work and justify their choices
- collect data as a basis for research-based development work and analyze it
- interpret the results of research-based development work and draw conclusions based on them
- conduct research-based development work in accordance with data protection legislation, good scientific practices, and data management models
- communicate in situations required for research-based development work and to produce a research-oriented text

Location and time

Teaching takes place in Tikkurila campus
Note! timetables and implementation modalities may change slightly.
Deadlines for assignments will presented during Orientation and Canvas platform.

Materials

Article and lecture material with links will be available in the Canvas workspace, as well as materials related to online studies.

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Group tasks in canvas
Individual task in Canvas
Independent studying and assignments.

Exam schedules

Participation in contact lessons:

Attendance to 80% of the lectures. If lectures are missed – extra tasks will be given to demonstrate your knowledge about the topic.

Student workload

5 ECTS meaning 135 hours of student`s work.

Content scheduling

Content:

Research design
Development work
Qualitative research methods
Quantitative research methods
Literature review
Functional thesis
Research ethics



Course schedule is found in Pakki

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

A student who has not completed the assignments or exams set for passing the course must complete or renew his or her performance in the manner and within the time specified by the teacher of the course. A failed exam or other performance can be renewed twice. Failure to participate in the actual exam is counted as one performance. (Laurea's degree regulations.)

All Laurea students are expected to adhere to good scientific practice, including appropriate citation of sources. Familiarize yourself with and ask about these practices if necessary. All study assignments are done as individual work, unless otherwise instructed in the assignment. The teacher will inform separately if Turnitin will be used for the reports.