Kurssin kuvaus

Learning outcomes:
Students will learn to plan and conduct scientific research. They will have knowledge of how to apply methodological ideas and qualitative research methods to produce new knowledge and report research results.

Content:
The following themes will be covered: 1) research and writing as a process, 2) research ethics, 3) research planning and research design, 4) literature review, 5) data collection, 6) data analysis and 7) drawing conclusions.

Learning activities and teaching methods:
Lectures and group exercises (32 h), group work (44 h), self-study (54 h).

Schedule:
16.03.21 at 10-12
17.03.21 at 10-12
23.03.21 at 10-12
24.03.21 at 10-12
30.03.21 at 10-12
31.03.21 at 10-12
06.04.21 at 10-12
14.04.21 at 10-12
20.04.21 at 10-12
21.04.21 at 10-12
27.04.21 at 10-12
28.04.21 at 10-12
04.05.21 at 10-12
05.04.21 at 10-12

Assessment methods and criteria:
Assessment will be based on the learning outcomes.

Grading:
The course utilizes a numerical grading scale 1-5. In the numerical scale zero stands for a fail.

Course work will be done in groups. Groups are formed right as the course starts.

If there is something you would like to ask, please contact Juha Tuunainen (lectures & research plan, juha.tuunainen@oulu.fi) or Jan Hermes (exercise sessions and research report, jan.hermes@oulu.fi).