Study Guide

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Students design and carry out a qualitative research assignment. This course is for the most part distant learning course. Language used is Finnish. An exam will be held at the beginning of the course based on given materials. Exam is a multiple choice question test. If not passed, a written essay based on given materials ( 1500 words) will cover the exam grade. Info and exam take place at the beginning of the course. Final grade will be combination of the exam grade and the assignment grade.

Timing and attendance

September - December

Alternative completion methods

No other ways of passing this course.

Exam retakes

Dates of the exams will be announced at Reppu.

Learning environment

Distant learning except the exam.

Contents

- exam at the beginning of the course
- assignment
- a small-scale qualitative research, report according to thesis guidelines, group work

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basics of the research methods.

Assessment criteria

Exam / summary 30%, research report 70 %. Both parts must be passed.

Assessment scale

1-5

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

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

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

Student is able to use qualitative research methods and concept on adequote level.

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

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