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

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.