Research Methodology and Reporting I
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | RTRS1301 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | R-TR 2012 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Hospitality Management |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2014-2015) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Peltola, Mikko |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
The student knows the thesis process and the core principles of scientific work and planning of research. The student masters the basics of academic writing. The student gets acquainted with essential quantitative and qualitative research methods and learns to choose suitable methods based on the research problem at hand. The student reflects on his/her own thesis' topic, research problem, and theoretical background.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 108 h
- of which scheduled studies: 52 h
- of which autonomous studies: 56 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
The study module Production of Tourism Experiences or Production of Restaurant Experiences.
Contents
Description of thesis process, introduction to scientific work, basics of research methods, orientation to own thesis, academic writing style.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
VAMK thesis instructions.
Bordens, K. & Abbott, B. (2011). Research design and methods. A process approach. New York: Mc-Graw-Hill. Chapters selected by the teacher.
Finn, M. et al. (2001). Tourism and leisure research methods : data collection, analysis and interpretation. Chapters selected by the teacher.
Other materials selected by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
52 h lessons and exercises
56 h independent study
Assessment Criteria
Excellent 5: The student is able to critically evaluate his/her own and other authors' academic texts regarding fluency of language, structure, formulation of research problem, theoretical framework and description and implementation of research methods. The student knows well the basics of research methods and is able to choose appropriate methods for the research problem at hand. The student chooses a relevant and challenging topic for his own thesis and addresses it critically.
Good 3: The student is able to evaluate his/her own and other authors' academic texts regarding fluency of language, structure, formulation of research problem, theoretical framework and description and implementation of research methods. The student knows the basics of research methods and is able to choose appropriate methods for the research problem at hand. The student chooses a relevant topic for his own thesis and addresses it coherently.
Satisfactory 1: The student understands other authors' academic texts and is able to produce his/her own text. The student knows to some extent the basics of research methods. The student chooses a topic for his own thesis and addresses its main points.
Assessment Methods
Research method exercises 50 %.
Thesis-oriented written assignment 50 %.