Phases and Processes in Knowledge Production

Structure Type: Course
Code: KF21TUTKE01
Type: Compulsory
Level: Master
Credits: 4.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Toikko, Timo
Teacher Team: Zechner, Minna
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students will learn to plan and implement a process of knowledge production.

Student's Workload

104 hr (18 lectures ja 86 distant learning)

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

Phases of knowledge production

Data: Analyzing, interpreting and reporting

Reliability or usability

Ethical issues

Recommended or Required Reading

May, Tim (ed.) (2002) Qualitative research in action. London: Sage.
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Hallimaa, Jaana, Launis, Veikko, Lötjönen, Sanna & Sorvali, Irma (toim.) (2006) Etiikkaa ihmistieteille. Tietolipas 211. Helsinki: Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura.
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Ruusuvuori, Johanna & Tiittula, Liisa (toim.) (2005) Haastattelu. Tutkimus, tilanteet ja vuorovaikutus. Tampere: Vastapaino.
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e-book
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Hänninen, Sakari, Karjalainen, Jouko & Lahti, Tuukka (toim.) (2005) Toinen tieto. Kirjoituksia huono-osaisuuden tunnistamisesta. Helsinki: Stakes.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/ngwx4w

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and distance learning.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 1-2
Students are able to describe the process of knowledge production.

Grade 3-4
Students are able to compare different phases of knowledge production.

Grade 5
Students are able to analyse critically the process of knowledge production.

Assessment Methods

Grading is based on a student's assignments, the scale of 1-5.

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