Research and report (5 cr)

Objective

After you have completed the course you can

- define the goals, research question and assignment, concept map and framework for your project

- choose the right research methods for accomplishing your project and solving your research assignment

- make a schedule for your research plan

- anticipate problem situations in your project

- apply your own professional knowledge creatively and critically, write the reference list and reference markings in the correct way

- analyze how the chosen methods will serve your assignment and how to write an academic report

-evaluate reliability and validity of the research

Content

- How to write an academic report of your project?

- How do you define the framework and concept map of your project?

- What is the research plan for your project?

- How to concentrate on forming an objective and analytical approach to the research problem and choose the methods for carrying out the project?

Evaluation

Students can
use professional vocabulary systematically
look for information in the key information sources of the field
identify interrelated tasks
use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field
work as team members in a goal-oriented way
justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.

Course material

Study material is in LEARN-environment.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
Study is part of the 3rd year Restoration project work.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Project study is possible to write also from the rehearsal project.

Timing of exams and assignments

Will be told in the first meeting and in the LEARN.

International cooperation

Project study is possible to write also from the international exchange project.

Student workload

Research plan will be constructed by doing small rehearsals.
Project report and the writing process.

Course part description

In the Learn.

Further information

This study is obligatory to do before Thesis project.
Report will be evaluated by substance teacher (substance) and Leena Muotio (research and reporting).

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Both the research plan and report will be evaluated by substance teacher and Leena Muotio.

Qualifications

Compulsory restoration studies required.

Finnish communications skills and Research and development skills required.