Research Methods 2 (3cr)
Code: KH18OTPRO02-3003
General information
- Enrollment
- 02.01.2017 - 01.05.2017
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 20.03.2017 - 31.05.2017
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 1 cr
- Virtual portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
- Teachers
- Hannu Tuuri
- Course
- KH18OTPRO02
Objective
Research methods 2 is an advanced course which gives a student much deeper information about qualitative and quantitative research in LIS. During the course student learns how to apply different methods to his thesis. During the course students will do excersises about different methods and analyze them from the LIS point of view.
Content
Qualitative and quantitative methods like discourse analysis and text analysis from the LIS point of view. Scientific writing and its tradition in LIS.
Materials
Opettajan kurssilla osoittama materiaali
Teaching methods
Luennot ja ohjatut harjoitukset, itsenäinen opiskelu ja oppimistehtävät.
Completion alternatives
Harjoitustehtävät
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Excellent (5)
Excellent command of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Students are able to identify the basics of various methods of analysis. They understand the basics of analytic thinking and can apply both in analytical way.
Good (3-4)
Good command of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Students understand the basics of analytic thinking and can apply them both.
Satisfactory (1-2)
Students are able to create both qualitative and quantitative research design and understand the basics of analytic thinking.
Qualifications
Research methods -course in Basic Studies of School of Culture and Design