RDI Practicalities (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

•Multi-field research, development planning and implementation
•Methodology and concepts relevant for RDI work
•Information retrieval and selection
•Ethical use of sources
•Academic writing practices
•Thesis process and instructions at Lapland University of Applied Sciences

Week 36 Information Retrieval Paul Nijbakker 3h
Week 38 Basics of Scientific Writing
Week 39 Reporting of Research Work I
Week 40 Reporting of Research Work II
Week 41 Getting a Topic Tuomo Lindholm
Week 43 Assignment 2. “research seminar” presenting own topics
Week 44 Translating problem to RQs
Week 45 Planning Methodology
Week 46 Background work on literature
Week 48 Assignment 3. Final Presentation of Crystalized Thesis

Objective

The course familiarizes you with the basics of research and development work, different types of research methods and techniques. You acquire the core competence, knowledge and skills in multi-field research and development methods, processes and activities. You acquire the basic skills for doing a topic analysis and completing a work plan for your Bachelor’s Thesis work. You can use data gathering and analyses methods in your own field of studies. You can choose appropriate sources for your work and read for comprehension literature written in your own field of specialization, such as articles from professional journals and magazines, and research reports. You can apply theoretical knowledge base in conducting practical research and development tasks for completing the thesis project. You know the thesis process at Lapland University of Applied Sciences. You are able to write academic texts in compliance with the Lapland UAS thesis instructions, including compliance with the citing practices. You know how to use sources ethically.

Content

- Multi-field research and development planning and implementation
- Methodology and concepts relevant for RDI work
- Information retrieval and selection
- Ethical use of sources
- Academic writing practices
- Thesis process and instructions at Lapland University of Applied Sciences

Location and time

AC - Tornio
Autumn 2020

Materials

Academic English UK 2016. Academic Writing Phrases. Accessed 30 May 2016 http://www.academicenglishuk.com/academic-writing-phrases.
Academic English UK 2016. Academic Word list. Accessed 30 May 2016 http://www.academicenglishuk.com/awl
Auckland University of Technology 2013. Analyze the question. Student Learning Centre. Accessed 30 May 2016. https://www.aut.ac.nz/being-a-student/current-undergraduates/academic-information/academic-and-study-support/student-learning/student-learning-centre-print-resources-for-students/?a=389237
Birmingham City University 2011. 1.33 Cohesion: linking words and phrases. Centre for Academic Success. Study Guides: writing. Accessed 30 May 2016 http://library.bcu.ac.uk/learner/writingguides/1.33.htm
Ellet, W. 2007. The case study handbook. Boston: Harvard Business School Press.
Jordan, R. R. 2003. Academic Writing Course - Study Skills in English. 3rd Edition. Charlbury: Longman. Accessed 30 May 2016 http://hieudalat.weebly.com/uploads/9/1/1/5/9115345/academic_writing_course.pdf
Purdue University 2016. Academic Writing. Purdue Online Writing Lab. Accessed 30 May 2016. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/2/
Turabian, K. L. 2013. A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and Dissertations. 8th edition. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.
Vocabulary.com 2016. Have some words you need to learn? Accessed 30 May 2016 https://www.vocabulary.com/
Woods, P. 2005. Successful Writing for Qualitative Researchers. London: Taylor & Francis. Accessed 30 May 2016. https://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/22199541/777060122/name/t31.pdf.

Teaching methods

The course familiarizes you with the basics of research and development work, different types of research methods and techniques. You acquire the core competence, knowledge and skills in multi-field research and development methods, processes and activities. You acquire the basic skills for doing a topic analysis and completing a work plan for your Bachelor’s Thesis work. You can use data gathering and analyses methods in your own field of studies. You can choose appropriate sources for your work and read for comprehension literature written in your own field of specialization, such as articles from professional journals and magazines, and research reports. You can apply theoretical knowledge base in conducting practical research and development tasks for completing the thesis project. You know the thesis process at Lapland University of Applied Sciences. You are able to write academic texts in compliance with the Lapland UAS thesis instructions, including compliance with the citing practices. You know how to use sources ethically.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory

Student knows the main concepts and methods related to R&D. She/he is able to apply and analyze knowledge and information gained. She/he is able to write a report.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good

Student recognizes the relevant information and is able to apply it to the task. She/he is able to utilize R&D methods and analyze the information. She/he is able to write the report based on the Lapland UAS' instructions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent

Student is able to critically choose suitable R&D methods to the task. She/he is able to use the information versatile and make a high quality analyze. She/he is able critically evaluate the process and report.

Qualifications

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