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Introduction to Research and Development (2 cr)

Code: YPO1C2-3114

General information


Enrollment

01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

Timing

19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Cultural Management

Teachers

  • Satu Lautamäki

Student groups

  • KUTU18

Objective

The student is able to
- identify differences in scientific and everyday thinking
- define different approaches to research and basics concepts of research
- present the stages of a research process and reporting (structure)
- explain the importance of critical thinking in research and development work
- give examples of the meaning of research ethics

Content

- scientific and everyday thinking
- general research ethics
- central research methods
- basic concepts and structure of research
- states of research process and report
- research&development approach to work

Materials

Books and materials recommended by teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises and assignments

Student workload

55 hours of which 25 hours of lectures and guided exercises, 30 hours of individual work

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- Pass/fail
Pass:
The student demonstrates the competencies defined as the learning goals of the course and acceptably carries out the possible assignments related to the course.
Fail:
The student does not achieve the learning goals of the course and is not able to demonstrate their competencies.

Qualifications

No prerequisites