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

The teaching will be provided at the Tikkurila campus.
Note that it is extremely useful to participate to lectures!
Deadlines for the assignments and the Canvas platform will be presented during the Orientation.

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Daytime learning:

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in teaching and guidance on campus according to schedule. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and working life or peer feedback may also be utilized.

-Contact lessons
-Group tasks in Canvas and in class
-Individual tasks in Canvas and in class
-Independent studying and assignments

Employer connections

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

Exam schedules

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.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

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.

Student workload

5 ECTS meaning 135 hours of student's work.

Content scheduling

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

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.

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