Research-based Development (5cr)
Course unit code: C-02504-YZ00CK87
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- Institution
- JAMK University of Applied Sciences
Objective
Purpose of the course The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of research-based development and to get one's own toolkit for development activities Competences: Ethics Proactive development Learning to learn Learning outcomes After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development and its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activities at your field of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.
Content
The starting points and methodology of research-based development Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research Process and management of research-based development Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis Assessment as part of research-based development Items to Assessment: The online exam accounts for 50% of the grade. The e-Poster accounts for 50% of the grade.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
This course is graded as Pass/Fail, marked as S (Pass) or 0 (Fail). S (Pass): You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based devel-opment and academic research. You are able to analyze development processes and methods suitable for your development topic and reflect on and assess their suitability with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in re-search-based development. You can develop a topic proposal for your thesis. 0 (Fail): The student does not achieve the competence goals of the course
Further information
The course can be studied by using studification combiningn study & work in accordance with the JAMK Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and the JAMK processes.
Execution methods
Workshops Literature-based development report production