Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

Learning objectives

The student

• understands the paradigm and the methodology behind qualitative research methods

• is able to produce a research plan for a qualitative study

• is able to evaluate the reliability and validity of qualitative research

• has basic skills in academic writing

• knows how to use qualitative methods for data collection and analysis

• knows how to write an abstract for a study.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Distance learning. Retake timetable negotiable. Course feedback on Reppu.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Virtual course.
Beginning contact session (time and place will be confirmed later).

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Materials on Reppu.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

RPL

Oppimisympäristö

Reppu course.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Assignments require plenty of preparation. Research plan written as the final assignment.

Sisältö

The course consists of two parts, qualitative research methods and academic reporting.
Beginning contact session (time and place will be confirmed later): Contents, objectives, timetable, and evaluation of the course. Otherwise virtual/self-study course.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

Analysis methods. Academic reporting is intended for students who have already earned all other English credits and are in the process of starting to write their thesis.

Arviointimenetelmät

Course evaluation is based on students' knowledge and practical skills. Evaluation is based on several written assignments executed, returned, and evaluated during the course.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: arviointiasteikko hyväksytty/hylätty

The student knows and is able to apply the basic ideologies of qualitative research into practice on a good level. The targets of the course assignments are covered at a good level. The student has good skills in academic reporting and is able to apply the academic writing standard independently.