Research methods
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KL25AA10110 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 2.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Mettälä, Jorma |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| AUTE-2013KAUT |
3 spring |
2.0 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
| AUTE-2013SAUT |
3 spring |
2.0 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
| TITE-2013 |
3 spring |
2.0 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
| AUTE-2014KAUT |
3 spring |
2.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
| AUTE-2014SAUT |
3 spring |
2.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
| TITE-2014 |
3 spring |
2.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students will understand 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
- Research methods
- Research planning and the structure of the plan
- Making use of the Internet
- Databases in libraries and institutions of higher education
Recommended or Required Reading
Lecture notes and Hirsjärvi S. Tutki ja kirjoita. Tammi. Helsinki. 12. painos tai uudempi. ISBN 951-26-51113-0.
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
Work Placement
None
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