The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
You have basic knowledge of
the research process and
about
different research methods, especially those
methods
that have
particular
relevance to your own profession.
You can apply scientific literature in
your own work, and as
reference material in your own knowledge
development. You can apply appropriate data
collection and analysis methods
for qualitative data (literature review), and
report the results.
You have developed an exploratory approach to
in order to contribute to the development of
knowledge in your professional field.
You can report and argue in writing
and you master
techniques for referring to sources.
You can apply the professional- and research
ethical
principles in
your
studies.
Learning outcomes
You read, understand, and critically review
scientific literature within your professional
field.You search, manage and critically assess
scientific articles and research.
You know and understand the structure of academic
texts, the research process, differences between
research design, data collection, and analysis
methods that generate both quantitative and/or
qualitative data, and their relevance in
research and development of working life in your
own professional field.
You know and understand basic concepts of
quantitative and qualitative data,
and how and when they can be used.
You can apply relevant methods in your own thesis.
You can apply appropriate data collection and
analysis methods for a literature review, and
start reporting the results.
You have developed an exploratory approach in
order to contribute to the development of
knowledge in your professional field.
You can report and argue in writing and you master
techniques for referring
to sources.
You understand professional- and research ethical
principles in your studies.
Course contents
Research process and structure of academic texts
Theory of Science
Literature review
Basic concepts of quantitative and qualitative
data
Data collection and processing
Critical review of scientific articles, reports
and papers
Workshops
11.1 at Arcada campus 9-12 A409. Intro: Research
process, structure of academic texts, aim and
research question,
18.1 9-12. Background and
theoretical framework
24.1 9-12. Methodology, data
collection, and ethical considerations
Drop in zoom: questions& answers home exam
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Evidence based care
Recommended or required reading
Learning materials are found on
the learning platform itslearning.
Study activities
- Lectures - 9 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 40 hours
- Small-group work - 6 hours
- Individual studies - 60 hours
- Internet-based studies - 20 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
See Itslearning
Teacher
Eronen Lotta
Examiner
Eronen Lotta
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions