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Philosophy and argumentation of research (3 cr)

Code: TUKO1277-3006

General information


Enrollment
04.12.2024 - 14.01.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
21.01.2025 - 25.03.2025
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
Teachers
Assi Harkoma
Juha Himanka
Teacher in charge
Juha Himanka
Course
TUKO1277

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:

Ryhmäytyminen alkaa 21.1.2025

TV1 alkaa 28.1.2025
TV2 alkaa 11.2.2025
TV3 alkaa 25.2.2025
TV4 alkaa 11.3.2025

Kaikille pakollinen loppuseminaari 25.3.2025 16.00–20.00

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