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

Objective

You are familiar with research and development processes and you are able to gather and analyse research data.
You are able to apply relevant evidence-based knowledge and research and development approaches and methods in your master’s thesis.
You know the ethical principles of research and you are able to apply them in research and development projects.
You are able to provide guidance in research-oriented development projects in your own field.
You are able to evaluate and develop your own counselling and leadership skills.
You are able to utilize the principles of scientific communication in research-oriented development processes.

Content

What research-oriented development approaches and methods are used in the field of rehabilitation?
What are the ethical principles of research and how to comply with them in research-oriented development processes?
How to ensure the reliability of research in the research strategy and methods?
How to plan and carry out a project?
What community-based methods can be used in the practical development of processes?
How do you evaluate your counselling and leadership skills in the context of development of work?
What are the principles of scientific communication?

Evaluation

You are able to find and critically evaluate multidisciplinary research and development data.
You are able to solve complex problems in research, development and innovation processes.
You are able to work independently in an expert position in a research-oriented development project in your own field.
You are able to effectively communicate in English in the context of research and development.