Research I
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SAPA0701 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | SA 2017 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2018-2019) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Niemistö, Riku |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2018-2019
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Classes | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S-SA-2VK | 2018-08-31 – 2018-12-21 | Ahti Nyman | Finnish | 20 h | 2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17 |
| 2 | S-SA-2A | 2019-01-07 – 2019-06-02 | Ahti Nyman | Finnish | 33 h | 2018-12-10 – 2019-01-14 |
| 3 | S-SA-2B | 2019-01-07 – 2019-06-02 | Ahti Nyman | Finnish | 33 h | 2018-12-10 – 2019-01-14 |
Learning Outcomes
The student knows
• the criterions of science
• how to evaluate the credibility and reaiability of knowledge
• the principles of doing research
Student's Workload
Amount of work altogether 81 h, of which 24 h of contact hours and 57 h of independent study.
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Contents
Everyday thinking, science, the phases of the research process, research approaches
Regional Impact
Looking the local area from research perspective
Internationality
Become acquainted with international research method literature and research publications and make good use of them
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material pointed out by the lecturer
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises, network studies.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: the student knows
- the criterions of science
- the requirements of a thesis
Grade 3: the student knows
- how to search knowledge with the criterion of science
- how to formulate research question in guidance
Grade 5: the student knows
- how to apply the knowledge basis of the field
- how to independently formulate research question to solve the research question in hands
Assessment Methods
Active participation, passing the given assignments. Grading scale (0–5).