•   Research Methods and Report Writing AT00CK26-3001 09.01.2023-31.07.2023  5 credits  (TLTISSE21SV) +-
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Malahat Ghoreishi

    Learning material and recommended literature

    The course material is prepared based on scientific books and articles and other sources. The books used for teaching this course are: Educational Research, Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Third Edition by John W. Creswell (2008) Research Methods in Practice by Dahila K . Remler and Gregg G. Van Ryzin (2011) All the course materials will be uploaded in moodel after each session including the additional learning material.

    Implementation and methods of teaching

    Research method course is a virtual course. Through this course students will learn how to do a successful research project. Students will learn how to identify the topic and develop the research questions based on their topic of interest. In addition, different methods and tools for collecting and analyzing data will be discussed during the course. This course is interactive course and the major work and learning will occur during the lecturing sessions through different workshops and assignments. In addition, there will be individual assignments as a review of each lecture. The final project counts as 50% of the final grade which will be done in a group of 3-4 students on the topic of interest for research. Also each group has to review one other group's final report as a peer and will present in the day of final presentation. 40% of the final grade relates to the assignments (individual and group). More detailed and descriptive information will be uploaded in moodle.

    Assessment methods and criteria

    A minimum of 50 points is required to pass the course.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    09.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

    Enrollment date

    21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

    Enrolment in Peppi http://peppi.lab.fi. If you need assistance, please contact the student office.

    Group(s)
    • TLTISSE21SV
    Unit, in charge

    Faculty of Technology (LAB)

    Small group(s)
    • Luennot (Size: 0.
    Teacher(s)

    Malahat Ghoreishi

    Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

    No

    Degree Programme(s)

    Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering

    Unit location

    E-campus, Lahti

    Virtual proportion

    5 credits

    Assessment methods

    1-5

    Alternative completion methods

    Can be discussed with the instructor. Students should inform the teacher ASAP to discuss

    Dates for exams and retakes

    NO Exam

    Timing and attendance

    The course is held during the Spring semester 09.01 - 26.04.2023. The course detailed timetable and schedule will be provided in moodle. Active participation of the course is 10% of the final grade.

    Learning environment

    Online learning platform, ZOOM and Teams.

    Students use of time and workload

    The average work load for this course is estimated to be 135 hours (5 ECTS). The main part of the study module´s work load consists of independent and group work, about 115 hours (including individual assignments and final group work). The time allocation for contact learning is about 20 hours.

    Contents

    SO YOU'RE GOING TO DO A RESEARCH PROJECT? This course will help you: - To learn the nature of research - To identify your topic - To develop your research question based on your topic of interest - To develop a research hypotheses, goals and objectives - To learn how to design and structure your study - To choose the methods and tools based on your study - To collect data and analyse the data - To interpret the data and report

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    less than 50p is fail 0

    Assessment criteria - level 1

    Grade 1: 50 - 59 p Grade 2: 60 - 69 p

    Assessment criteria - level 3

    Grade 3: 70 - 79 p Grade 4: 80 - 89 p

    Assessment criteria - level 5

    Grade 5 requires a minimum of 90 p