Introduction to Research and Development

Structure Type: Course
Code: YPOE1C2
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Language of Instruction: English

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
INBUS2-2015   2 spring   2.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
INBUS2-2016   2 spring   2.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

The student is able to
- identify differences in scientific and everyday thinking
- define different approaches to research and basics concepts of research
- present the stages of a research process and reporting (structure)
- explain the importance of critical thinking in research and development work
- give examples of the meaning of research ethics

Student's Workload

55 hours of student work, of which 25 hours of contact teaching (includes lectures and guided work) and 30 hours of independent work (includes completing learning assignments and online discussions)

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites

Contents

- scientific and everyday thinking
- general research ethics
- central research methods
- basic concepts and structure of research
- states of research process and report
- research&development approach to work

Recommended or Required Reading

- Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P. & Sajavaara, P. 2009. Tutki ja kirjoita. 15th edition. Helsinki: Tammi.
- material provided by the teacher

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- lectures
- reading and analysing research reports and articles in the student's own field
- independent work
- possible multidisciplinary discussion groups online

Assessment Criteria

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

Assessment Methods

- written learning assignments
- participation in a discussion group and a summary of the learning experience

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