Research methods

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC23AK10013
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Mettälä, Jorma
Teacher Team: Mettälä, Jorma ; Aro, Anne
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
KOTU-2013AUTO   3 autumn   2.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
KOTU-2013KOTU   3 autumn   2.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
KOTU-2014AUTO   4 autumn   2.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  
KOTU-2014KOTU   3 autumn   2.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Student will understand the various research methods and know how to apply them in their thesis work. The course will prepare students for acquiring the type of information they need to do their final thesis.

Student's Workload

16h classroom teaching and exercises in class,
8h library excercises and
24h self-study

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Various scientific research methods
- Research plan and structure
- Making use of the Internet
- Databases in libraries and institutions of higher education

Recommended or Required Reading

Lecture notes

Hirsijärvi S. Tutki ja kirjoita. Tammi. Helsinki. 12. painos tai uudempi.
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Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and assignments

Assessment Criteria

Assessment criteria
The course is assessed on a scale of 1 to 5

Satisfactory (2-1) - Excellent knowledge and skills in the knowledge objectives.
Good (4-3) – Good knowledge and skills in the knowledge objectives.
Excellent (5) - Excellent knowledge and skills in the knowledge objectives.

Assessment Methods

Assignments and exam

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