Research Skills and MethodsLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student recognizes the essentials of research and is able to apply systematic study in practice. He/she can utilize methodology applicable to business research projects and is able to use scientific texts and produce texts that comply with academic style. He/she knows how to process research knowledge a the research report format. He/she can evaluate and improve texts and present research findings in a professional manner.

Content

- Research ethics & criteria for good research
- Research methodology; Research strategies and approaches
- Qualitative research methods
- Quantitative research methods
- Action research
- Case study
- Research process; Research discourse
- Process writing

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance: the student has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has demonstrated some ability to apply knowledge in the learning assignments related to working life. His/her analytical skills and/or the development approach need major improvement.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good overall performance by the student in course work. The student has been an active learner as an individual and in teams. S/he has demonstrated how to apply knowledge in the learning assignments related to analysing and developing working life.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has shown excellent performance in all elements of the course. S/he has shown motivation and interest in individual and team learning as well as in sharing one’s expertise. The student has demonstrated well and creatively how to apply knowledge in the learning assignments related to analysing and developing working life.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient performance: the student has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has demonstrated some ability to apply knowledge in the learning assignments related to working life. His/her analytical skills and/or the development approach need major improvement.

Further information

The course is assessed on the 0 (failed) – 5 (excellent) grading scale.