Research-based DevelopmentLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Purpose of the course The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of an research-based development and to get own toolkit for development activities Competences Ethical competence Learning and information management competence Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence Learning outcomes After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development,, its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activitvities at your filed of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development. .

Content

The starting points and methodology of research-based development Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research Process and management of research-based development Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis Assessment as part of research-based development

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1 The student understands the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student is able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for their research/development topic. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development. Satisfactory 2 The student understands the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student describes the stages of the development process and chooses methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability with the help of literature. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3 The student is able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student is able to analyse development processes, methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability with the help of literature. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development. Very good 4 The student compares the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. The student describes the stages of the development process with justifications, applies methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability critically and with the help of literature.The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5 The student is able to critically assess research-based development. The student describes the stages of the development process with justifications, applies methods suitable for their development topic, and critically assesses their suitability for development work in the field. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combiningn study & work in accordance with the JAMK Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and the JAMK processes.