The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Nursing 2011 - Thesis work and research methods
- Nursing 2012 - Thesis work and research methods
- Nursing 2013 - Thesis work and research methods
- Nursing 2014 - Scientific writing and innovation
- Nursing 2015 - Scientific writing and innovation
- Nursing 2016 - Scientific writing and innovation
- Nursing 2017 - Scientific writing and innovation
- Nursing 2018 - Scientific writing and innovation
- Nursing 2019 - Scientific writing and innovation
- Nursing 2020 - Scientific writing and innovation
The course takes place in period
- 3 (2021-01-01 to 2021-03-21)
- 4 (2021-03-22 to 2021-07-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
10 cr
Competency aims
At the end of the course the student is expected
to be able to
- Understand the basics of theory of science and
the research process, specifically why and how
various research designs are used in Nursing
research. (Knowledge)
- Demonstrate an ability to implement and
critically evaluate research designs and their
use within nursing research. (Skills)
- Apply scientific literature in your own work as
well as use it as reference material in your own
knowledge development work (thesis). (Skills)
- Justify for research methodology choices in
relation to the chosen thesis topic (Skills)
- Understand, consider, apply and promote
research ethics as well as comply with ethically
sustainable research practices. (Knowledge and
Skills)
- Foster a positive attitude towards sustaining a
life-long scientific based learning approach.
(Attitude)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected
to
- Read, understand and critically review
scientific literature.
- Search, manage and critically evaluate academic
articles and research in your own professional
field (Nursing).
- Know and understand the basic concepts relating
to quantitative and qualitative research design
and data, as well as understand how and when they
can be used.
- Know and understand the relevance of Design,
Data collection, Data analysis in the field of
research and in the development of working life
(within the Nursing profession).
- Apply a relevant research design in a thesis,
with application of suitable data collection and
analysis methods.
- Can report and critically argue in writing and
have mastered the technique of referencing.
- Apply principles of research ethics
Course contents
Theory of science basics recap
The research process
Identifying research topics
Research designs
Data collection and implementation
Data analysis and critical reflection
Data presentation and communication
Research ethics
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Evidence Based Care course
Patient safety
Recommended or required reading
A recommended reading list will be published
later
Handouts given during lectures and material on
ItsLearning
Jansson, R. 2013. English for scientific
research. A practical guide to good science
writing. Lund, Studentlitteratur
Study activities
- Lectures - 40 hours
- Individual studies - 170 hours
- Internet-based studies - 60 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 270 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 270 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment requirements
Analyses of the research process with help of
research articles and ending up in plan for thesis.
Written examination
Teacher
- Gray Pamela
- Hagström Sarah
- Paakkonen Heikki
- Pusa Tatja
- Eronen Lotta
- Mannevaara Pauleen
- Sjölund Terese
Examiner
Gray Pamela
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (28 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2020-11-02 to 2021-07-31
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2021-01-11 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Theory in Science and Research Methods | Mandatory introduction lesson Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63630599901?pwd=Tk5EU2tqaGZrcWxFQWNJUGxpU3BXUT09 Meeting ID: 636 3059 9901 Passcode: 893408 | Gray Pamela | |
2021-01-14 | 09:00 - 10:00 | Theory in Science and Research Methods | Drop-in / https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69522249219?pwd=NFM3dTdxY0w4TVJCTXQ3bUJPb25QUT09 | Gray Pamela | |
2021-01-18 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Theory in Science and Research Methods | Preliminary bookings. | Gray Pamela | |
2021-01-21 | 09:00 - 10:00 | Theory in Science and Research Methods Drop-in | Pamela Gray is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66164698056?pwd=Nk16SU9rbkU3N0ZkNFMzQ21rS01Idz09 Meeting ID: 661 6469 8056 Passcode: 421737 Join by SIP 66164698056@109.105.112.236 66164698056@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 661 6469 8056 Passcode: 421737 Drop-in | Gray Pamela | |
2021-01-25 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Theory in Science and Research Methods | Preliminary bookings. | Gray Pamela | |
2021-01-28 | 09:00 - 10:00 | Theory in Science and Research Methods | Drop-in | Gray Pamela | |
2021-02-01 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Theory in Science and Research Methods | Preliminary bookings. | Gray Pamela | |
2021-02-04 | 09:00 - 10:00 | Theory in Science and Research Methods | Drop-in | Gray Pamela | |
2021-02-08 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Theory in Science and Research Methods | Preliminary bookings. | Gray Pamela | |
2021-02-15 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Theory in Science and Research Methods | Preliminary bookings. | Gray Pamela |