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Introduction to Research and Development (2cr)

Code: YPO1C2-3056

General information


Enrollment
01.05.2018 - 14.09.2018
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
03.09.2018 - 26.10.2018
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Local portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Cultural Management
Teachers
Esa Savola
Jukka Saarela
Juhani Haarala
Satu Lautamäki
Jussi Kareinen
Course
YPO1C2

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. and Sajavaara, P. 2007. Tutki ja kirjoita. 13. uudistettu painos. Helsinki: Tammi.
SeAMK Thesis Guidelines
Other possible material appointed by the teacher

Teaching methods

Work load 54 hours, of which
-contact hours 24 hours
-independent work 30 hours

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

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