Research methods and writing
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KTTMK |
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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: | Leikkari, Esa |
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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 |
| 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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