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Introduction to Research and Development (2cr)

Code: YPO1C2-3008

General information


Enrollment
01.11.2016 - 17.05.2017
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
20.03.2017 - 31.05.2017
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Local portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
Teachers
Ari Haasio
Course
YPO1C2

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

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

- Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P. & Sajavaara, P. 2009. Tutki ja kirjoita. 15. uudistettu painos. Helsinki: Tammi.
- muu opettajan osoittama materiaali

Teaching methods

Luennot, verkkotyöskentely

Exam schedules

Ei tenttiä.

Student workload

55 tuntia opiskelijan työtä, josta kontaktiopetusta 25 tuntia (sisältää luennot ja ohjattu työskentely) sekä itsenäistä työskentelyä 30 tuntia (sisältää oppimistehtävien tekemisen ja verkkokeskustelut)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

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

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