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

See Pakki calendar for contact session dates and location.
The first session 30.08.2024 09.00 - 11.30 Presence (or notification of absence of that day) required for accepting place in the study unit.

Materials

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

Teaching methods

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.

Exam schedules

See Pakki calendar for contact session dates and location.
The first session 30.08.2024 09.00 - 11.30 Presence (or notification of absence of that day) required for accepting place in the study unit.

International connections

Study is suitable for exchange students.

Completion alternatives

Recognition of studies
Demonstration of Competence
Work-based Learning

Student workload

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

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.