Research Methodology and Reporting I
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TLA0901 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-LT 2013 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Peltola, Mikko |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T-LT-2K | 2015-01-05 – 2015-04-30 | Kristina Frank, Mikko Ranta, Ossi Koskinen, Pia Liedes | Finnish | 2014-12-08 – 2015-01-12 |
| 3 | 2015-01-05 – 2015-04-30 | Kristina Frank, Mikko Ranta, Pia Liedes | Finnish | 2014-12-08 – 2015-01-12 | |
| 5 | T-LT-2O | 2015-01-05 – 2015-04-30 | Kristina Frank, Kim Skåtar, Pia Liedes | Finnish | 2014-12-08 – 2015-01-12 |
| 7 | T-LT-2T | 2015-01-05 – 2015-04-30 | Kristina Frank, Mika Ylinen, Pia Liedes | Finnish | 2014-12-08 – 2015-01-12 |
Learning Outcomes
The student masters the different phases of a scientific research project or development project. The student is able to examine phenomenon connected to his/own field both theoretically and practically. He/she understands the role of theoretical framework as a part of a research or development project. The student is able to choose a relevant and feasible research subject and formulate the research problem and questions. The student is able to search, choose and use relevant references and indicate them properly in the text. The student takes principles of research ethics into consideration. The student knows the basics of scientific reporting and can use language planning tools.
Student's Workload
Work load totally 108 h
-lectures and exercises 46 h
-seminar 6 h
-independent studies 56 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites.
Contents
Tutkimusprosessi, abstrakti ja teoreettinen ajattelu, teoreettisen viitekehyksen laatiminen, tutkimusaihe, -ongelma ja kysymys, tiedonhaku ja lähdekritiikki, tutkimusetiikka, tutkimuksen raportointi.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Kniivilä, S., Lindblom-Ylänne, S. & Mäntynen, A. (2007). Tiede ja teksti. Tehoa ja taitoa tutkielman kirjoittamiseen. Helsinki: WSOY.
Other materials appointed by teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and exercises, seminars.
Assessment Criteria
5 The student has chosen a relevant seminar subject and formulated a clear and concise research problem and question. The student has treated his/her subject very variedly, deeply and critically, using relevant scientific references of high quality. The student masters scientific writing excellently. The student is able to critically evaluate his/her own and others’ scientific texts in the areas of language use, structure, formulation of research problem and theoretical framework.
3 The student has chosen a relevant seminar subject and formulated a clear research problem and question. The student has treated his/her subject variedly and critically, using relevant references of high quality. The student is able to critically evaluate his/her own and others’ scientific texts in the areas of language use, structure, formulation of research problem and theoretical framework.
1 The student has chosen a relevant seminar subject and formulated a research problem and question. The student has treated his/her subject using relevant references. The student is able to examine his/her own and others’ scientific texts in the areas of language use, structure, formulation of research problem and theoretical framework.
Assessment Methods
Written seminar report (containing research subject, problem and question and theoretical framework) 70 %
Oral seminar presentation 10 %
Acting as an opponent 10 %
Participation in seminars 10 %