R&D ProcessLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Student
•understands the stages of the research process
•masters the data acquisition process and its methods
•finds information in general and field-specific sources and can critically assess it
•can produce a clear, well-structured report in formal style

Content

•stages of the research process, its scientific-philosophical background
•research strategies and approaches
•alternatives of data collection
•statistical-empirical and qualitative research: principles and analysis methods
•international information sources of the branch
•participation in a workplace-based development project and its compact and viable reporting

Qualifications

Basics of Research and Development Work

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

For the general assessment criteria of the competence generated by the Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree, please see the website of JAMK University of Applied Sciences (www.jamk.fi/english/forstudents/studyguide). The learning outcomes of a course will be assessed in accordance with its learning objectives on the basis of the skills and knowledge and general competences specified in The National and European Quality Management Systems (NQF/EQF, level 6).

1 (Sufficient)
•The student knows the needs of language skills and communication and follows the reporting instructions.
•The student knows data acquisition and analysis methods for qualitative and quantitative research and knows how to plan an execution process for a research.
2 (Satisfactory)
In addition to the core competence required for grade 1, the student has a command of the skills listed below
•The student knows how to utilize data acquisition and analysis methods for qualitative and quantitative research and knows how to plan an execution process for a research
3 (Good)
In addition to the core competence required for grades 1 and 2, the student has a command of the skills listed below, and is also capable of making use of the skills learnt.
•The student understands the importance of language and communication for a research report and follows the reporting instructions.
•The student masters the research process including data collecting and analysis methods
4 (Very Good)
In addition to the core competence required for grades 1 -3, the student has a command of the skills listed below, and is also capable of making use of the skills learnt.
•The student masters well the research process including data collecting and analysis methods and is able to reason her/his choices.
5 (Excellent)
In addition to the core competence required for grades 1-4, the student has a command of the skills listed below, and is also capable of making use of the skills learnt in a critical and innovative way.
•The student analyzes and evaluates the matters of language and communication.
•The student demonstrates comprehensive thinking and is able to critically evaluate her/his research methods and results.
Unless otherwise specified in the curriculum, successfully completed courses will be assessed using a five-point scale: 5 (Excellent), 4 (Very Good), 3 (Good), 2 (Satisfactory), and 1 (Sufficient). A course will be graded as a 0 (Fail) if the student is unable to achieve the minimum objectives of the course.
In special cases, a course may be graded as an S (Pass) or a 0 (Fail).