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Philosophy and argumentation of research (3cr)

Code: TUKO1001V25-3001

General information


Enrollment
03.11.2025 - 14.03.2026
Registration for the implementation has begun.
Timing
19.01.2026 - 26.03.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Virtual portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
finnish
Seats
1 - 500
Teachers
Juha Himanka
Tiia Sudenkaarne
Teacher in charge
Juha Himanka
Course
TUKO1001V25

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing this course, the doctoral researcher is able to:
- critically evaluate the philosophical foundations, argumentation, and research methods of one’s own research
- identify and address the ethical issues and responsibilities in one’s research
- reflect on the nature of knowledge, truth, and existence within the context of one’s own research
- critically assess the reliability of one’s own research

Execution methods

Teaching profile: ONLINE 1

Content

The course delves into the philosophical and methodological foundations of scientific research, as well as argumentation. It provides tools for the critical analysis and development of one's own research. The course also addresses ethical perspectives in research and the responsibilities of the researcher.

Materials

Materiaali on osallistujien saatavilla kurssin Moodle-työtilalla.


Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass
The doctoral researcher recognizes the philosophical foundations of research and is able to construct basic arguments and assess their validity in their own study.

Fail
The doctoral researcher does not demonstrate sufficient understanding of research philosophy and is unable to construct or evaluate arguments coherently.

Further information

Kurssin aikana suoritettavat tehtävät sekä niiden ohjeet löytyvät kurssin Moodle-työtilalta. Tehtävien lisäksi kurssilla on kaikille pakollinen loppuseminaari 26.3.2026 16.00–20.00.

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