Methods for Research-based Development Work (5 op)

Tavoitteet

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

Aika ja paikka

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Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutustapa

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Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

We will work on improving our research and development skills. This course will include and address some work-life-related research and development issues.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Participation in contact lessons:

Attendance of 75 % of the lessons is required. If lectures are missed- extra tasks will be given for you to demonstrate your knowledge about the topic.
Workshops are mandatory.

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

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Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

According to the degree regulations (2024), "Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. ... At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence." Further information in the student intranet.

You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 ECTS meaning 135 hours of student's work.

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

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

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Lisätiedot

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.

The prerequisite for participation is always that the possible competence prerequisites according to the curriculum (previous study or similar competence) are fulfilled. The student is responsible for taking into account the prerequisite conditions. [If there are any skills that are not mentioned in the study information, describe them here.]

The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available for example in Canvas or Teams.