Basics of Research and Development WorkLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Student
•understands the thesis as one work method of R&D&I
•understands the significance of a familiarization with the phenomenon as the point of departure of development work
•knows the main information sources of the service sector
•masters topic-specific information retrieval
•can interpret, analyse and structure materials concerning the service sectors
•understands the importance of the criticism of sources and the ethical use of information
•knows the principles of R&D&I work

Content

•the basics of the R&D process
•the main information sources of the service sectors
•common search logics
•analysis methods
•ethical use of information and source criticism
Student takes part in
•supervised research data collection
•supervised research data analysis
•compiles a workplace-driven report

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students demonstrate their competence through the items of assessment of their chosen content area, in accordance with the learning outcomes.