Basic Course on Qualitative Research Methods (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completion of the course the student is able to
- acknowledge qualitative research tradition
- produce a qualitative research setting
- collect research material
- make basic analyses.

Execution methods

Participants should reserve enough time for this short-term intensive course. The course consists of lectures (12 h), group work and individual tasks. If most participants wish to gain 5 ECTS, we can agree on additional teaching hours. This question will be assessed at the beginning of the course.

Accomplishment methods

Successful completion of the tasks given in a course.

Content

This course familiarizes students with planning and making research, and formulating research questions in qualitative research tradition.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.

Sufficient and satisfactory (1-2): Performance is lacking in scope, superficial, or corresponds poorly to the assignment. The author merely lists things out of context or addresses them one-sidedly. The work may contain errors or obscurities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good and very good (3-4): Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify. The author has addressed the issue comprehensively. The work may contain some deficiencies.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Performance delineates an extensive whole and the author can apply knowledge in a multifaceted way or place it in various contexts. The work manifests independency and insight, and it is a flawless entity that involves justified thinking or critical contemplation. The work is well written and implemented.

Qualifications

TUTA0111 Introduction to Scientific Thinking and Research