Development work (5 cr)

Course material

Regular attendance in classes and completing assigned tasks must be enough to achieve the learning objectives. However, to understand the research methods, I recommend:

Patton, M. Q., 2015. Qualitative research & evaluation methods : Integrating theory and practice. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications, Inc..
Saunders, M., Lewis, P. & Thornhill, A., 2016. Research Methods for Business Students. Essex: Pearson Education Limited.
Silverman, D. & Marvasti, A., 2008. Doing Qualitative Research: A Comprehensive Guide. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications.

Study forms and methods

At the end of the study unit, students should be able to

Write and modify their research plan
Start their literature review with a sample of annotated bibliography
Plan their conceptual framework
Prepare a research matrix connecting concepts and measurements
Plan a data collection instrument

Timing of exams and assignments

The maximum number of points for the course is 100, broken down as follows:

5 Separate tutorial tasks (each 20%)

To pass the course, you must:

Complete each item of assessment listed above
Attain at least half of the available points for each item of assessment listed above.
No exceptions will be made to these minimum requirements

Evaluation scale

1-5