The course takes place in period

  • 3 (2023-01-01 to 2023-03-19)
  • 4 (2023-03-20 to 2023-07-31)

Level/category

General studies

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

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
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
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

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