Research MethodologyLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Upon completion of the course, the students know the methodological requirements for the final thesis, also in an international context. They are familiar with argumentation, reasoning and reporting. They know the requirements for the thesis and the quantitative research. The students are able to choose relevant research methods for the problem.

Content

Basics of thesis methodology, reporting, and oral presentations
-skills in data collection and analyses
-argumentation, reasoning
-basic principles of academic work
-qualitative research process

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the methodological requirements of the thesis process, also in an international context. The student is able to draw up a research plan. The student is able to argue and justify their choices. The student is familiar with the requirements of a university of applied sciences thesis and the qualitative research process. The student is able to choose the right research methods for the problem to be solved.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student masters the methodological requirements of the thesis process, also in an international context. The student is able to draw up a research plan. The student is able to argue and justify their choices well. The student masters the requirements of the university of applied sciences thesis and the qualitative research process. The student is able to choose and apply the right research methods to the problem to be solved.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has a broad command of the methodological requirements of the thesis process, also in an international context. The student is able to draw up a research plan. The student is able to argue and justify their choices extensively. The student masters the requirements of the university of applied sciences thesis and the qualitative research process. The student is able to choose and apply the right research methods to the problem to be solved.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the methodological requirements of the thesis process, also in an international context. The student is able to draw up a research plan. The student is able to argue and justify their choices. The student is familiar with the requirements of a university of applied sciences thesis and the qualitative research process. The student is able to choose the right research methods for the problem to be solved.