Basics of MethodologyLaajuus (1 cr)

Objective

Upon completing the course, a successful student - Is able to itemize the characteristics of a scientific text. - Understands the ethical questions of conducting research. - Is technically prepared to produce a scientific text in a level that is required for completing the undergraduate seminar.

Content

- Characteristics of a scientific text - Structure of a scientific research - Referencing technique - Difference between source material and research literature - Source and literature index - Summary and analysis - Research ethics

Further information

Time: 2nd Study Year, 4th period or 3rd Study Year, 1st period Offering data: The study unit is mandatory for all the students who are enrolled in undergraduate seminars. Campus: Joensuu Further information: In addition to Basics of Methodology, the students are expected to enrol in the study unit Information Skills in Theology (1 cp) which is organized by the university library. Language of tuition: Finnish Generic skills: Critical thinking Ethics

Execution methods

After enrolling in an undergraduate seminar, the student can take the online course (in eLearn) either in May or in August-September, preferably before the seminar begins.

Accomplishment methods

Modes of study: Online course, independent work 27 h Evaluation criteria: Online exercises, Fail-Pass