Research and Group Communication Skills (e)Laajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Research communication skills:
The students are able to utilize sources of technical information and apply, produce, and mediate knowledge from their field of study. The students master the process and practices of research reporting and are able to apply an investigative approach to practical development tasks.

Group communication skills:
The students know the basics of group dynamics and the various forms and practices of group discussions. Interaction and argumentation skills are developed so as to enable effective and constructive participation in group discussions, negotiations, and meetings at work.

Content

esearch communication skills:

Basic concepts and principles of research
Reseach process
Source criticism and referencing
Research reporting practices

Group communication skills:

Basics of group dynamics
Different forms of group communication
Meeting, group discussion and negotiation practices
Meeting and negotiation documentation