Basics of professional research and developmentLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students identify and know how to evaluate important development projects for the benefit of work sector and for clients using services. They master the foundations and basics of research and development and they are able to apply them critically to the research and development measures in their field of study. Students are able to critically search, evaluate and justify knowledge based on research and professional practices of their field of study. They are able to practice critical thinking and they master the basics of concept and theory formation. Students’ understand the significance of the concept of knowledge to research and development. Students’ actions are based on good research and development ethics.

Content

Premises, nature and process of research and development work
Searching for data and information (data-bases)
Critical thinking and justification
Principles of concept and theory formation
The concept of knowledge
Evaluation of gained knowledge and professional practices provided in research and development of one’s own field of study
Planning research and development work
Research and development ethics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.