Research Studies (0cr)

Objective

The students perceive research work as part of professional expertise. They are familiar with various approaches and strategies of research and development as well as the stages of the research process and different alternatives of data collection. The students know can apply the value basis and ethical principles of their own professional field.

The students know the methods and process of data collection, are able to collect information from general and field-specific sources, and process and critically assess this data. They are able to apply the knowledge existing in their field to research and development.

The students are able to produce a clear, structured report in factual style. They know the characteristics of investigative writing, as well as the structure and writing practices of a bachelor’s thesis report.

Content

The thesis process and the requirements for a thesis. The characteristics of academic writing. Field-specific sources of information. The principles of professional ethics. Research methods and the factors affecting the choice of research approach. The structure and writing practices of a thesis report.

Qualifications

Basic skills in IT and factual text writing.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assignments.