•     Methods for Research and Development Work SX00BN74-3096 20.08.2018-25.09.2018  5 credits  (SXK17S2, ...) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Students
    - are familiar with the research process and the principles of development work based on research
    - are familiar with information seeking and analysis methods applicable to development work as well as other work methods
    - understand the justification for methods and instruments used in development work
    - evaluate critically Finnish and English research conducted by different methods
    - understand the significance of concise research knowledge to the development and implementation of common practices
    - adhere to the ethical principles of research and development work
    - communicate in English in diverse operating and development environments.
    Course contents
    Research process and development work based on research
    Information seeking and critical reading
    Qualitative and quantitative information seeking and analysis methods and their application to research and development work
    Practice-based approach to development work
    Concise research knowledge (e.g. recommendations) and its use in evidence-based practices
    Ethical principles of research and development work
    Central concepts and terminology of one’s own field in English
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory
    Evaluating competences evaluation criteria competent/intermediate level is used.
    Further information
    A separate framework for evaluation is used. The evaluation of the study unit emphasizes knowledge base and ethical approach as well as cooperation in particular.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Liisa Montin

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Recommended or required reading

    Vehviläinen-Julkunen, K. – Kankkunen, P. 2013. Tutkimus hoitotieteessä. Helsinki: SanomaPro.
    Ojasalo, K. – Moilanen, T. – Ritalahti, J. 2014. Kehittämistyön menetelmät. Helsinki: WSOYpro.
    (Luvut 2 ja 3.)
    Ajankohtaiset artikkelit
    Kirjallisuutta työpajoihin:
    Heikkilä, T. 2001(tai uudempi). Tilastollinen tutkimus. Edita. Sivut 13–89, 149–196.
    Tuomi, J. – Sarajärvi, A. 2009. Laadullinen tutkimus ja sisällönanalyysi. (Sisällönanalyysin osuus)
    Paunonen, M. – Vehviläinen-Julkunen, K. 2006. Hoitotieteen tutkimusmetodiikka. WSOY, Juva. (Soveltuvin osin.)
    May, E. 2007. Tiedettä englanniksi. Akateemisen kirjoittamisen käsikirja. Jyväskylän yliopisto.

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    Teaching methods:
    Interactive lecture
    Exam
    Workshops

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Each component of the course (please, see the components of the course above) must be accepted as completed, and they are all part of the final grade of the course:

    • There are two separate exams in the course: Firstly, an exam in methods for research and development work, and secondly, an exam in professional English. The evaluation scale for both exams is 1-5.
    The final grade is based on the weighted mean of the written exams.

    Language of instruction

    Tuition in Finnish

    Timing

    20.08.2018 - 25.09.2018

    Enrollment date

    02.05.2018 - 15.05.2018

    Group(s)
    • SXK17S2
    • SXO17S2B
    • SXO17S1B
    Unit, in charge

    (2016-2018) Clinical Nursing and Emergency Care

    Teacher(s)

    Sirpa Ahokas, Päivi Leskinen, Liisa Montin, Jukka Kesänen

    Further information for students

    The courses: Learning Skills in Nursing and Health Care (5 ECTS) as well as the Becoming a Health Care Professional (5 ECTS) are done and accepted before this course.

    It is obligatory for every student to attend the first classes of the course, as working in groups starts then.

    Components of the course are as follows:

    • Methods for Research and Development Work: interactive lectures and an exam

    • Professional English: Learning assignments and an exam

    • Statistics Workshop: Learning assignment

    Degree Programme

    Degree Programme in Emergency Care, Nursing (in Finnish)

    Unit location

    Tukholmankatu 10

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Work placement(s)

    N/A

    Exam schedule

    Exam

    International connections

    N/A

    Students use of time and load

    27 hours / study credits

    Content periodicity

    N/A