Research Methods and Research CommunicationLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

After the course, the students can:
understand the research process and the employed alternative research methods. They can:
• use qualitative research methods in their final thesis.
• use quantitative research methods in their final thesis.
• use concepts related to research.
• create a framework related to their thesis.
• apply the learned research methods in the process of their final thesis.
• methods of the field when completing final thesis.

Content

Various researches. Research conducted at the polytechnic. Requirements for research. Stages of research. Literature supporting research. Making a plan for an imaginary final thesis. Processes related to graduating.

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the assignments of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the assignments and have applied learned information when completing the assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students have reached the goals of the course in an excellent manner. They have completed the assignments of the course applying learned information with distinction.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the assignments of the course.

Further information

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