Research methods and writing

Structure Type: Course
Code: KTTMK
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Leikkari, Esa
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
KUMU-2015   4 autumn   2.0   2018-08-01   2018-12-31  
KUMU-2016   4 autumn   2.0   2019-08-01   2019-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

- Students will learn to evaluate qualitative and quantitative research methods from the perspective of various studies and learn to use these methods in their own research.
- Students will understand the stages of the final thesis process and in their work apply internal and external criteria for the thesis.

Student's Workload

Contact teaching ca 15 hours, independent study ca 40 hours

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies required

Contents

- Stages of the research and development process
- Reporting on the research: use of appropriate style; writing factual texts; grammatically correct language
- Information seeking, use of source material and correct referencing
- Common research methods and how to use them

Recommended or Required Reading

Will be announced at the beginning of the course

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, assignments, independent study

Assessment Criteria

- Pass/fail
- Fail: the student does not achieve the learning outcomes of the course.

Assessment Methods

- lecturer's assessment
- self-assessment

Work Placement

None

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