Methods for Research and Development Work (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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

Teaching methods

Virtual learning, see Moodle

Location and time

See Moodle

Learning materials and recommended literature

More information on Moodle

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

More information on Moodle

International connections

N/A

Student workload

1 cr = 27 h, 5 cr= 135 h

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information for students

More information on Moodle

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam 1-5
Small group assignment 1-5
Individual assignment accepted - fail

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