Methods for Research-based Development Work (5 cr)
Code: YY00CA30-3009
General information
Enrollment
20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, tiko
Campus
Laurea Virtual Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Cyber Security (NCA2), Laurea Leppävaara
- Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Developing Digital Services (NSA2), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
- Lassi Tissari
Teacher in charge
Lassi Tissari
Groups
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NSA222SADegree Programme in Business Information Technology, Developing Digital Services, virtual studies, S22, Leppävaara
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NCA222SADegree Programme in Business Information Technology, Cyber Security, blended learning, S22, Leppävaara
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
Teaching methods
Lectures and Workshops in Zoom (virtual studies)
There are compulsory assignments, and every student is responsible for his/her studies.
Location and time
See Pakki calendar for Zoom session dates.
The first session is on 2.9.2024 .
Presence (or notification of absence of that day) required for accepting place in the study unit.
Learning materials and recommended literature
See Canvas
Important dates
See Pakki calendar for Zoom session dates-
The first session 2.9.2024.
Presence (or notification of absence of that day) required for accepting place in the study unit.
Students workload
Total number of hours based on CR given is 135; this means approximately 10 hours of work every week, online sessions etc. included
Content and scheduling
• What research is and what kind of research is carried out at universities, universities of applied sciences and companies, etc. and what differences and similarities do they have
• Systematic research process and its stages:
• Consideration and selection of the topic
• Formulation of the research question/ objective
• Critical literature review
• Selection of methods and justifications
• Validity, reliability, and trustworthiness of the research
• Research ethics
• Writing the research plan
• Quantitative and qualitative research and an overview of their most common methods (and one exercise from both types)
* Development methods
Further information for students
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.
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
Assessment of this study unit is based on Exam (30%) and Individual Assignments (70%)