Basic Skills for Research and Development Work (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student
• is able to describe the research and development process and the data acquisition, research and development methods used in it
• is able to follow the ethical principles of research and development, taking data protection and information security into account
• can work as a responsible creator of knowledge in compliance with the principles of responsible conduct of research.

Content

• Research and development process
• Basics of qualitative and quantitative data acquisition and analysis methods
• Literature review
• Basics of development work
• Ethical principles of research and development and responsible conduct of research
• Basics of information security and data protection in a thesis

Location and time

Myllypuro campus, remote learning

Materials

The literature is presented in the course.

Teaching methods

independent learning, learning assignments, contact teaching

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

2 cr ECTS, 2x 27 h

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information

It is not allowed to use or distribute any tasks, assignments or MATERIALS in any other way than in the student's own studies. Distributing ONLY with the teacher's personal permission.

If the student has individualized educational support / study arrangements, shall this student contact the teacher of the course immediately after the end of the registration period (or latest before the start of the course.)

The use of artificial intelligence is not allowed in the learning assignments of the course.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• uses professional knowledge base consistently
• searches for knowledge and justifies the use of sources
• justifies actions by means of evidence-based knowledge.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the student
• applies professional skills to different situations
• can act in a client-oriented way
• solves professional tasks and problems.

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT; the student
• ensures safety and in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
• acts as an expert in multidisciplinary groups with people with diverse cultural backgrounds
• develops own professional skills.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• applies professional concepts and knowledge fluently and diversely
• evaluates and uses evidence-based knowledge critically.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the student
• applies professional skills with a sense of anticipation and is capable of independent decision-making in different situations
• acts responsibly and in a client-oriented way
• applies alternative solutions to professional decision-making.

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT; the student
• evaluates professional activities and safety according to the ethical principles of the field
• acts as an expert of the field in multidisciplinary groups and projects in cooperation with people
with diverse cultural backgrounds
• develops work community and own professional skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• demonstrates great proficiency in professional knowledge base and applies it as a dedicated professional
• searches for international, evidence-based knowledge independently and uses and evaluates it critically.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the student
• applies professional skills with a sense of anticipation and is capable of independent decision-making in different situations and operating environments
• takes responsibility for the client/patient’s overall care and service process within health care
• creates innovative and alternative solutions for professional decision-making

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT; the student
• develops professional activities and safety according to the ethical principles of the field
• develops professional activities as an expert in multidisciplinary groups and projects in cooperation with people with diverse cultural backgrounds
• has a goal-oriented approach to work and aims to develop oneself and the workplace.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• does not appreciate professional knowledge base adequately
• does not use professional knowledge base adequately
• justifies their actions inadequately.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the student
• does not apply professional skills sufficiently
• does not use client-oriented approach
• has insufficient professional decision-making skills.

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT; the student
• does not adequately consider safety and ethical principles of the field
• does not have sufficient skills to participate in group or development work.

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment criteria in the Physiotherapy programme´s curriculum (SXS24S1)