Opinto-opas

Objective

The student recognizes the essentials of robust evidence-based research and is able to apply systematic research in practice.
He/she understands how to analyse the current state within an organization (e.g. processes, procedures, systems) in order that new approaches can be proposed/ implemented.
He/she is well prepared to design and implement a change/development process in his/her partner organization utilizing appropriate methodology.
He/she knows how to process research knowledge in the research report format and is able to use scientific texts and produce texts that comply in academic style.

Content

• Research ethics & criteria for good research
• Research methodology; Research strategies and approaches
• Qualitative research methods
• Quantitative research methods
• Action research
• Promoting and managing change
• Change implementation: planning, organising, managing, concluding, evaluating and reporting
• Research process; Research discourse
• Process writing

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

Further information

The language of tuition is English.

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