Research methods (2cr)
Code: KL25AA10110-16
General information
- Enrollment
- 28.09.2015 - 07.12.2015
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 26.10.2015 - 19.12.2015
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Teachers
- Pia-Mari Riihilahti
- Course
- KL25AA10110
Evaluation scale
1-5
Objective
Students will understand various research methods and know how to apply them in their thesis work. The course will prepare students for acquiring the type of information they need to do their final thesis.
Content
- Research methods
- Research planning and the structure of the plan
- Making use of the Internet
- Databases in libraries and institutions of higher education
Materials
Lecture notes and Hirsjärvi S. Tutki ja kirjoita. Tammi. Helsinki. 12. painos tai uudempi. ISBN 951-26-51113-0.
Teaching methods
Lectures and assignments
Employer connections
None
Student workload
16h classroom teaching and exercises in class,
8h library excercises and
24h self-study
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Assessment criteria
The course is assessed on a scale of 1 to 5
Satisfactory (2-1) - Excellent knowledge and skills in the knowledge objectives.
Good (4-3) ? Good knowledge and skills in the knowledge objectives.
Excellent (5) - Excellent knowledge and skills in the knowledge objectives.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.