Introduction to Research and Development (2cr)

Code: YPO1C2-3017

General information

Timing: 11.01.2017 - 24.02.2017; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 2 cr

Local portion: 2 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing

Teachers: Virpi Maijala

Scheduling groups: Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 14 . Open UAS : 0.); Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 14 . Open UAS : 0.)

Small groups: Pienryhmä 1; Pienryhmä 2

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.
Ronkainen, S., Pehkonen, L., Lindblom-Ylänne, S. & Paavilainen, E. 2011. Tutkimuksen voimasanat. Helsinki: WSOY.
Hoitotiede-lehden artikkeli (2016 -2011)

Teaching methods

Luennot, seminaarityöskentely, itsenäinen opiskelu

Student workload

55 h yhteensä, josta kontakti + seminaarit + itsenäinen työskentely

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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