Philosophy and argumentation of researchLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the doctoral researchers will have improved in their ability to:
- reflect on the starting points, argumentation and methods of their research projects
- assess the reliability of research
- discuss the essential questions of research in general and in particular.

Content

The doctoral researchers will reflect on and learn ways to assess the reliability of research, elements of good argumentation, and to understand differences between disciplines.

Qualifications

The course is arranged for doctoral researchers at the University of Lapland.

Materials

The material will be available for participants on Moodle.

Further information

Period III. The course range is 10–12 weeks.

Execution methods

This course is implemented online, and it includes assignments to be carried out both independently and in small groups. Online meetings are also included.

Accomplishment methods

Attendance in online meetings and active participation in the work and meetings of one’s small group. The participants will be appointed to small groups before the beginning of the course.