Scientific Information RetrievalLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: YMEN1804
Credits
2 op
Teaching language
- English
- Finnish
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 31.05.2024
Timing
06.05.2024 - 31.07.2024
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 500
Teachers
- Kati Vuontisjärvi
- Tiina Siro
Responsible person
Kati Vuontisjärvi
Student groups
-
YMATaine
-
MUTE3
-
SOPTaine
-
KASKO3
-
TM3
-
HAJOaine
-
YTKmetodit
-
SSOSaine
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 04.03.2024
Timing
11.03.2024 - 14.04.2024
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 500
Teachers
- Kati Vuontisjärvi
- Tiina Siro
Responsible person
Kati Vuontisjärvi
Student groups
-
YMATaine
-
MUTE3
-
SOPTaine
-
KASKO3
-
TM3
-
HAJOaine
-
YTKmetodit
-
SSOSaine
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 15.01.2024
Timing
05.02.2024 - 03.03.2024
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
1 - 500
Teachers
- Kati Vuontisjärvi
- Tiina Siro
Responsible person
Kati Vuontisjärvi
Student groups
-
YTKENGSOC/YTK - Courses offered in English
-
YTKmetodit
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Teaching methods
This is a web-based course but there is one workshop, if you want to attend to it. It is not mandatory. More information in the Moodle.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 08.01.2024
Timing
15.01.2024 - 11.02.2024
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 500
Teachers
- Kati Vuontisjärvi
- Tiina Siro
Responsible person
Kati Vuontisjärvi
Scheduling groups
- Luento (Size: 50. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitusryhmä 1 (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitusryhmä 2 (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
SOVE3
-
YMATaine
-
MUTE3
-
SOPTaine
-
KASKO3
-
TM3
-
KUVO3-R2
-
HAJOaine
-
KUVO3-R1
-
YTKmetodit
-
SSOSaine
Education groups
- Luento
- Harjoitusryhmä 1
- Group Exercise 2
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.
Enrollment
08.08.2023 - 30.10.2023
Timing
06.11.2023 - 03.12.2023
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 170
Teachers
- Kati Vuontisjärvi
- Tiina Siro
Responsible person
Kati Vuontisjärvi
Scheduling groups
- Luento (Size: 50. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitusryhmä 1 (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitusryhmä 2 (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
SOVE3
-
ERILO1
-
KOMU3
-
GRA3
-
KOKMUaine
-
MUTE3
-
KASKO3
-
KUVO3-R2
-
KUVO3-R1
-
AVM3
-
KEKA1
-
YMATaine
-
SOPTaine
-
HAJOaine
-
SSOSaine
-
YTKmetodit
Education groups
- Luento
- Harjoitusryhmä 1
- Group Exercise 2
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.
Enrollment
08.08.2023 - 17.09.2023
Timing
25.09.2023 - 22.10.2023
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
1 - 500
Teachers
- Kati Vuontisjärvi
- Tiina Siro
Responsible person
Kati Vuontisjärvi
Student groups
-
YTKENGSOC/YTK - Courses offered in English
-
YTKmetodit
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Teaching methods
This is a web-based course but you can attend to a workshop if you want. It is not mandatory. More information in the Moodle.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.
Enrollment
08.08.2023 - 31.08.2023
Timing
11.09.2023 - 08.10.2023
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 170
Teachers
- Tiina Siro
- Kati Vuontisjärvi
Responsible person
Kati Vuontisjärvi
Scheduling groups
- Luento (Size: 50. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitusryhmä 1 (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitusryhmä 2 (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
SOVE3
-
ERILO1
-
KOMU3
-
GRA3
-
KOKMUaine
-
MUTE3
-
KASKO3
-
TM3
-
KUVO3-R2
-
KUVO3-R1
-
AVM3
-
KEKA1
-
YMATaine
-
SOPTaine
-
HAJOaine
-
SSOSaine
-
YTKmetodit
Education groups
- Luento
- Harjoitusryhmä 1
- Harjoitusryhmä 2
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 25.04.2023
Timing
02.05.2023 - 14.08.2023
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Teachers
- Tiina Siro
- Kati Vuontisjärvi
Student groups
-
YMATaine
-
YTKENGSOC/YTK - Courses offered in English
-
SOPTaine
-
HAJOaine
-
YTKmetodit
-
SSOSaine
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 06.03.2023
Timing
13.03.2023 - 10.04.2023
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Teachers
- Tiina Siro
- Kati Vuontisjärvi
Student groups
-
YMATaine
-
YTKENGSOC/YTK - Courses offered in English
-
SOPTaine
-
HAJOaine
-
YTKmetodit
-
SSOSaine
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 30.01.2023
Timing
06.02.2023 - 04.03.2023
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- English
Teachers
- Tiina Siro
- Kati Vuontisjärvi
Student groups
-
YTKENGSOC/YTK - Courses offered in English
-
YTKmetodit
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. Attending classes is not mandatory, all assignments can be made in Moodle.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 09.01.2023
Timing
16.01.2023 - 12.02.2023
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Teachers
- Tiina Siro
- Kati Vuontisjärvi
Scheduling groups
- Luento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitusryhmä (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
YMATaine
-
YTKENGSOC/YTK - Courses offered in English
-
SOPTaine
-
HAJOaine
-
YTKmetodit
-
SSOSaine
Education groups
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Completion alternatives
You can choose to do the course as completely independent internet course or to participate to lecture.
Please enroll to the lecture in the Moodle.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.
Enrollment
08.08.2022 - 24.10.2022
Timing
31.10.2022 - 27.11.2022
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Teachers
- Tiina Siro
- Kati Vuontisjärvi
Scheduling groups
- Luento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitusryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitusryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
YMATaine
-
YTKENGSOC/YTK - Courses offered in English
-
SOPTaine
-
HAJOaine
-
YTKmetodit
-
SSOSaine
Education groups
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.
Enrollment
08.08.2022 - 19.09.2022
Timing
26.09.2022 - 22.10.2022
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- English
Teachers
- Kati Vuontisjärvi
Student groups
-
YTKENGSOC/YTK - Courses offered in English
-
YTKmetodit
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. Attending classes is not mandatory, all assignments can be made in Moodle.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.
Enrollment
08.08.2022 - 07.09.2022
Timing
12.09.2022 - 09.10.2022
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Teachers
- Kati Vuontisjärvi
Scheduling groups
- Luento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitusryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitusryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
YMATaine
-
YTKENGSOC/YTK - Courses offered in English
-
SOPTaine
-
HAJOaine
-
YTKmetodit
-
SSOSaine
Education groups
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.
Enrollment
18.11.2021 - 25.04.2022
Timing
02.05.2022 - 31.07.2022
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Teachers
- Kati Vuontisjärvi
Responsible person
Paula Kangasniemi
Student groups
-
YMATaine
-
SOPTaine
-
HAJOaine
-
YTKmetodit
-
SSOSaine
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.
Enrollment
18.11.2021 - 14.03.2022
Timing
21.03.2022 - 30.04.2022
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- English
Teachers
- Kati Vuontisjärvi
Student groups
-
YTKmetodit
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. Attending classes is not mandatory, all assignments can be made in Moodle.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.
Enrollment
18.11.2021 - 08.03.2022
Timing
14.03.2022 - 19.04.2022
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Teachers
- Kati Vuontisjärvi
Responsible person
Paula Kangasniemi
Student groups
-
YMATaine
-
SOPTaine
-
HAJOaine
-
YTKmetodit
-
SSOSaine
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.
Enrollment
18.11.2021 - 12.01.2022
Timing
17.01.2022 - 13.02.2022
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Teachers
- Kati Vuontisjärvi
- Paula Kangasniemi
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
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YMATaine
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SOPTaine
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HAJOaine
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YTKmetodit
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SSOSaine
Education groups
- Luennot
- Harjoitukset
Objective
After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Content
Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.
Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.
Qualifications
The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.
Further information
This course is for students other than native Finnish. It is recommended for native Finnish to take this course in Finnish “Tieteellinen tiedonhankinta”.