Philosophy and argumentation of research (3 cr)
Code: TUKO1277-3005
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.12.2023 - 10.01.2024
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 17.01.2024 - 20.03.2024
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Graduate School (University level)
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 1 - 500
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
After completing the course, the doctoral researchers will have improved in their ability to:
- reflect on the starting points, argumentation and methods of their research projects
- assess the reliability of research
- discuss the essential questions of research in general and in particular.
Execution methods
This course is implemented online, and it includes assignments to be carried out both independently and in small groups. Online meetings are also included.
Accomplishment methods
Attendance in online meetings and active participation in the work and meetings of one’s small group. The participants will be appointed to small groups before the beginning of the course.
Content
The doctoral researchers will reflect on and learn ways to assess the reliability of research, elements of good argumentation, and to understand differences between disciplines.
Materials
The material will be available for participants on Moodle.
Qualifications
The course is arranged for doctoral researchers at the University of Lapland.
Further information
Kurssin aikana suoritettavat tehtävät tulevat verkkoon:
Tehtävä 1. 24.1.2024
Tehtävä 2. 7.2.2024
Tehtävä 3. 21.2.2024
Tehtävä 4. 6.3.2024
20.3.2024 klo 8-20 kaikille osallistujille pakollinen loppuseminaari.