Basics of research and development of working life (5 cr)

Objective

Student can:
You know the needs of research and development work of your own professional and you can responde to them purposefully.
You are able to draw R&D plan and you know how to use different kind of approaches and methods.
You can work an active role in R&D project.
You know how to write R&D reports and use the source of the reference system.

Content

What is research and development work?
What kind of stages R&D process include?
What kind of methods research and developing can be done?
How to report and use the source of the reference system?

Course material

In the Learn.

Study forms and methods

The course can be completed independently within the test/assignment return schedules.

RDI and work-related cooperation

It is possible to link the method task to one's own thesis, but the topic does not necessarily have to be known.

Timing of exams and assignments

Exams and other deadlines are scheduled in the Learn.

International cooperation

It is possible to complete the course during exchange studies.

Student workload

During the study period, you get to know the materials, take 2 exams and one larger essay task.

Course part description

The course has reporting and statistical research tests and an essay task related to the research method. The learning material introduces a wide range of research and development approaches and methods. It serves as a good refresher and, on the other hand, brings out what kind of methods it is possible to use.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

The tests are based on automatic evaluation. The teacher records feedback on the method task.

Qualifications

No previous know-how.

Further information

Course is addressed for the students who are in the early stage of the thesis project. Course is in e-campus.