Basics and methods of research-oriented developmentLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You become familiar with research and development processes and you are able to gather and analyse research data
You can use innovative methods in developing health and social services
You are capable of drawing up a project and assess the outcomes of it
You know your development tasks when counselling the development process

Content

What kind of research processes exists in social services and health care in practice?
What are the ethical principles and how to take account of them in development work?
How to assess the reliability in research strategy and methods?
How do you choose your research and development methods and how do you argue for or against them?
How to plan and realize a project process?
What kind of community-based methods you can use in development processes in practice?

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Master school evaluation criterions (level 3). Grade 1-5.
You are able to gather research data and evaluate different research and development orientations as well as the research outcomes
You can argue for and against your methodological choice in your thesis
You can resolve demanding problems using innovative development methods

Materials

In accordance with your personal study plan, you may choose supplementary competence courses.