Methods for Research and Development Work (5 cr)
Code: SX00BN74-3125
General information
Enrollment
04.05.2020 - 17.05.2020
Timing
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Health Care
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Katja Hämäläinen
- Päivi Leskinen
- Liisa Montin
Teacher in charge
Liisa Montin
Groups
-
SXN19S1Degree Programme in Nursing päivä
Objective
Students
- are familiar with the research process and the principles of development work based on research
- are familiar with information seeking and analysis methods applicable to development work as well as other work methods
- understand the justification for methods and instruments used in development work
- evaluate critically Finnish and English research conducted by different methods
- understand the significance of concise research knowledge to the development and implementation of common practices
- adhere to the ethical principles of research and development work
- communicate in English in diverse operating and development environments.
Content
Research process and development work based on research
Information seeking and critical reading
Qualitative and quantitative information seeking and analysis methods and their application to research and development work
Practice-based approach to development work
Concise research knowledge (e.g. recommendations) and its use in evidence-based practices
Ethical principles of research and development work
Central concepts and terminology of one’s own field in English
Location and time
1, period, Autumn 2020
Materials
Maltby J, Williams G, McGarry J, Day L. 2010. Research Methods for Nursing and Healthcare.
Relevant research articles
Material presented on lectures
Teaching methods
Interactive lecture
Guided assignments
Workshop
Employer connections
N/A
Exam schedules
Exam will be informed in the orientation lecture
Re-exams will be informed in the orientation lecture
International connections
N/A
Completion alternatives
N/A
Student workload
3 credits is 81 hours of student's work, including Statistical workshop 0.5 cr
English language is 2 cr, 54 hours
Further information
Mandatory participation in the orientation lectures, active participation during lectures and in the workshop as well as in the English classes.
OMA workspace will be used during this course
The orientation studies (SX00BN65, SX00BN69) must be done before the course
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Evaluating competences evaluation criteria competent/intermediate level is used.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Student
- can search for knowledge resourcefully utilizing sources of the field and uses the knowledge base of the field
- is familiar with the knowledge base and core components of the profession
- has adequate professional skills to work in the profession
- can work in a client-oriented way
- solves professional tasks and problems
- works safely and in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
- displays competence benefitting groups or projects
- is able to evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and development needs
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam 1 - 5
Learning assignments pass/fail
Further information
A separate framework for evaluation is used. The evaluation of the study unit emphasizes knowledge base and ethical approach as well as cooperation in particular.