The course is included in these curricula and study modules
The course takes place in period
- 3 (2023-01-01 to 2023-03-19)
- 4 (2023-03-20 to 2023-07-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
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, 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.
You search, manage and critically assess scientific articles and research 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 know and understand 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 can apply relevant methods in your own thesis.
You can apply appropriate data collection and analysis methods for
qualitative data, and report 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 can apply 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 online (zoom) 9-12. Background and theoretical framework
24.1 online (zoom) 9-12. Methodology, data collection, and ethical considerations
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Evidence based care
Study activities
- Lectures - 20 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 9 hours
- Small-group work - 40 hours
- Individual studies - 60 hours
- Internet-based studies - 6 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
To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
home-exam grade: 1-5
participation in workshops:
activity and peer feedback in every workshop
Teacher
Eronen Lotta
Examiner
Eronen Lotta
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (31 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Course enrolment period
2022-12-26 to 2023-01-22
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2023-01-11 | 09:00 - 12:00 | A409 | Basic Research Methodology | Intro: Supervision process, aim and research question ? structure of academic texts | Eronen Lotta |
2023-01-18 | 09:00 - 12:00 | Basic Research Methodology | Background and theoretical framework Lotta Eronen is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69837345014?from=addon Meeting ID: 698 3734 5014 Join by SIP 69837345014@109.105.112.236 69837345014@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 698 3734 5014 | Eronen Lotta | |
2023-01-27 | 09:00 - 12:00 | A409 | Basic Research Methodology | Idea presentation seminar | Eronen Lotta |