Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Implementation and methods of teaching

Scheduled discussions in workshops on key topics and a joint exploration of the subject. The teaching method is a "flipped classroom", i.e. the participants in the workshop must be familiar with the topic in advance. Tasks can also be completed independently.

Timing and attendance

Workshops in the fall of 2023. The course can be completed according to your schedule.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials in Moodle and other materials given by lecturers.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative ways of completion.

Working life cooperation

Students can bring their own study subjects from their work or internships.

Exam retakes

No exams

Learning environment

Contact lessons on key themes, mostly individual and group work based on self-researched sources.

Student time use and work load

5 * 27 hours student work, which can be flexibly combined with internships.

Contents

The student will learn the basics
- of the research process.
- of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods and analysis.
- of reporting scientific results.
- of use of data for business information technology purposes.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

A student should be adequately advanced in their own field of study.

Assessment criteria

Grading is based on a series of small assignments, some of which are group work and some are individual assignments.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

A pass requires a research plan, which can be used to commence thesis work.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Implementation and methods of teaching

This course is based both on distance learning and contact lesson for key themes. Some parts of the course are optionally group work.

Timing and attendance

Fall of 2022 recommended participation in contact lessons.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials in Moodle and other materials given by lecturers.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative ways of completion.

Working life cooperation

Students can bring their own study subjects from their work or internships.

Exam retakes

No exams

Learning environment

Contact lessons on key themes, mostly individual and group work based on self-researched sources.

Student time use and work load

5 * 27 hours student work, which can be flexibly combined with internships.

Contents

The student will learn the basics
- of the research process.
- of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods and analysis.
- of reporting scientific results.
- of use of data for business information technology purposes.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

A student should be adequately advanced in their own field of study.

Assessment criteria

Grading is based on a series of small assignments, some of which are group work and some are individual assignments.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

A pass requires a research plan, which can be used to commence thesis work.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online lectures, exercises, independent working, thesis planning.

Timing and attendance

Contact teaching (30 hours) online (Zoom) during 19.4.-29.5.2022.
Participation in online contact sessions is obligatory.

Learning material and recommended literature

Polit, D.F. & Beck, C.T. 2018. Essentials of Nursing Research. Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice. Wolters Kluver.
or
The research process in nursing. 2015. Gerrish, K. & Lathlean, J. (ed.) John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. (E-book)
and
Kananen, J. 2011. Rafting Through the Thesis Process. Step by Step Guide to Thesis Research. JAMK University of Applied Sciences.
.
Current research articles.
Materials in Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative ways of completion.

Learning environment

Both distance learning and online contact lessons.

Contents

Thesis process.
Thesis options: a literature review, practice-based thesis, research-based thesis
How to develop nursing by thesis?
How to find reliable sources? Information search guidance.
Literature review.
Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
Ethics and reliability of the thesis.
Starting the thesis process and choosing the topic.
Scientific writing.

Assessment criteria

Passed individual exam (grade 0-5), attendance at online contact teaching and exercises, completing homework assignments.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- a student reaches under 50 % of a competence level (exam)
- a student does not conduct online exam at all

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

- a student reaches 60-69 % of a competence level -> grade 2
- a student reaches 50-59 % of a competence level -> grade 1

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

- a student reaches 80-89 % of a competence level -> grade 4
- a student reaches 70-79 % of a competence level -> grade 3

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

- a student reaches 90-100 % of a competence level -> grade 5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Implementation and methods of teaching

This course is based both on distance learning and contact lessons. Materials are given in Moodle. Contact sessions 2h/week (2 x 45 min.; 12 weeks). During the course students will write a small scale research report based on the data collected in groups. The exam based on the course material will be taken individually. The course involves additional individual tasks in both quantitative and qualitative parts of the course.

Timing and attendance

Week 37- week 48 2021: weekly contact session (2 X 45 minutes).

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given via Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative ways of completion.

Learning environment

Both distance learning and contact lessons (hybrid).

Contents

Student will adopt basics
- of research process
- of quantitative and qualitative research approaches, including data collection and analysis methods
- of reporting scientific results
- of use of data for business purposes

Assessment criteria

Course evaluation is based on students' knowledge and practical skills - demonstrated via course tasks. Evaluation criteria in Statistical Analysis: exercises, project work, exam. Evaluation criteria in Qualitative Research Methods: exercises, project work and exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student doesn’t achieve level 1 requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student is able to use research methods and concepts on poor level.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student is able to use research methods and concepts on adequate level.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student is able to use qualitative/quantitative research methods and concept on excellent level.