Research and Development Methods and Writing (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Sisällön jaksotus

• Multi-field research and development planning and implementation
• Methodology and concepts relevant for RDI work
• Information retrieval and selection
• Ethical use of sources
• Academic writing practices
• Thesis process and instructions at Lapland University of Applied Sciences

Tavoitteet

The course familiarizes you with the basics of research and development work, different types of research methods and techniques. You acquire the core competence, knowledge and skills in multi-field research and development methods, processes and activities. You acquire the basic skills for doing a topic analysis and completing a work plan for your Bachelor’s Thesis work. You can use data gathering and analyses methods in your own field of studies. You can choose appropriate sources for your work and read for comprehension literature written in your own field of specialization, such as articles from professional journals and magazines, and research reports. You can apply theoretical knowledge base in conducting practical research and development tasks for completing the thesis project. You know the thesis process at Lapland University of Applied Sciences. You are able to write academic texts in compliance with the Lapland UAS thesis instructions, including compliance with the citing practices. You know how to use sources ethically.

Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Ethics Competence

Sisältö

- Multi-field research and development planning and implementation
- Methodology and concepts relevant for RDI work
- Information retrieval and selection
- Ethical use of sources
- Academic writing practices
- Thesis process and instructions at Lapland University of Applied Sciences

Aika ja paikka

31.08.2022
14.30 – 16.00
ZOOM
Research idea & research design


05.09.2022
12.30 – 15.00
Room A 205
Qualitative research - Semi-Structured Interviews; Research Objectives and research questions


13.09.2022
12.30 – 15.00
Room C 219
3h Adrian Braun
Quantitative research + webropol – usage (what can be done wrong in webropol test questionnaire).

16.09.2022
12.30 – 14.00
ZOOM
2h Marko Korkeakoski Research idea & research design


Moodle exam (19.09.2022)

Oppimateriaalit

Materials can be found in Moodle; The novel Wihi Thesis Progress platform is going to be uzilized in the final phase of the course as of April 2021!
https://lapinamk.wihi.fi/

Here are the steps to use Wihi:

1. First, log into Wihi: https://lapinamk.wihi.fi/
2. Select “Create a topic proposal”
3. Add the thesis titles (both in English)
4. Add planned schedule
5. Select thesis type
6. Add advising time preference
7. Add a description of thesis content, objectives and outcomes
8. Add a description of the significance and utilisation of the thesis results
9. Add a description of the tools, equipment and software to be used
10. Add a description of the working methods
11. If the work has a commissioner, add the commissioning details
12. Add a description of your ability to execute the thesis
13. Accept the commitment clause
14. Submit your topic proposal for review

Opetusmenetelmät

The course familiarizes you with the basics of research and development work, different types of research methods and techniques. You acquire the core competence, knowledge and skills in multi-field research and development methods, processes and activities. You acquire the basic skills for doing a topic analysis and completing a work plan for your Bachelor’s Thesis work.

You can use data gathering and analyses methods in your own field of studies. You can choose appropriate sources for your work and read for comprehension literature written in your own field of specialization, such as articles from professional journals and magazines, and research reports. You can apply theoretical knowledge base in conducting practical research and development tasks for completing the thesis project.

You know the thesis process at Lapland University of Applied Sciences. You are able to write academic texts in compliance with the Lapland UAS thesis instructions, including compliance with the citing practices. You know how to use sources ethically.


Learning process is organized through workshops, discussions, independent studies and tasks and knowledge acquisition activities.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

1) Create an idea for your thesis (DL 09.09.2022)
2) Qualitative research assignment (DL 11.09.2022)
3) A mind-map about thesis framework and research questions (DL 15.09.2022)
4) First Thesis plan (15.09.2022)
5) Moodle exam (19.09.2022)


OUTLOOK - Later Phases – Important DLs
6) First Version of Thesis (DL 14.10.2022)
7) Word Workshop I (with Tuija) 11.10.2022 – 12:30
8) Word Workshop II (with Tuija) 31.10.2022 – 12:30
9) First Final Version of Thesis (DL 11.11.2022)
10) Final Version of Thesis (DL 02.12.2022)
11) Thesis Defense (08.12.2022 - 9:00-12:30)

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

31.08.2022
14.30 – 16.00
ZOOM
Research idea & research design


05.09.2022
12.30 – 15.00
Room A 205
Qualitative research - Semi-Structured Interviews; Research Objectives and research questions


13.09.2022
12.30 – 15.00
Room C 219
3h Adrian Braun
Quantitative research + webropol – usage (what can be done wrong in webropol test questionnaire).

16.09.2022
12.30 – 14.00
ZOOM
2h Marko Korkeakoski Research idea & research design


Moodle exam (19.09.2022)

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Satisfactory
Student knows the main concepts and methods related to R&D. She/he is able to apply and analyze knowledge and information gained. She/he is able to write a report.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

Good
Student recognizes the relevant information and is able to apply it to the task. She/he is able to utilize R&D methods and analyze the information. She/he is able to write the report based on the Lapland UAS' instructions.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Excellent
Student is able to critically choose suitable R&D methods to the task. She/he is able to use the information versatile and make a high quality analyze. She/he is able critically evaluate the process and report.

Lisätiedot

Plagiointi ja lähteiden käyttö:

Opintojakson tehtävissä voidaan käyttää plagioinnintarkistusjärjestelmää esim. Ouriginalia.

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