Curricula

Objectives

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

Time and location

Online implementation.
Sessions in Tuula's Zoom.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.

Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Kananen, J. 2011. Rafting through the Thesis Process. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences.

Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2012. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Tang, H. 2021. Engineering Research. Design, Methods, and Publication. John Wiley and Sons Inc..

Teaching methods

THIS IS AN ONLINE IMPLEMENTATION with webinars approx. one per month.

Individual learning tasks: e.g. Elevator speech, essays, small reports, videos
Small group work online
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded lectures or lectures in webinars

Practical training and working life connections

If possible, also webinars with R&D experts from the working life

Alternative completion methods

You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

- six online webinars 12 h
- webinars with guest speakers if guest speakers available 0-4 h
- learning tasks 50 h
- studying the course material 72 h

Total 135 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

Online Implementation:
Presenting on the online discussion platform is a sign of your participation in the course and it can be confirmed by completing the Ethics task.
The course is modular, which means it takes 2-3 weeks to complete the materials and learning tasks of each of the five modules.

The course has 2-3 webinars in modules 1 and 2 if guest speakers can be arranged.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Time and location

Online implementation.
Sessions in Tuula's Zoom.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.

Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Kananen, J. 2011. Rafting through the Thesis Process. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences.

Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2012. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Tang, H. 2021. Engineering Research. Design, Methods, and Publication. John Wiley and Sons Inc..

Teaching methods

THIS IS AN ONLINE IMPLEMENTATION with webinars approx. one per month.

Individual learning tasks: e.g. Elevator speech, essays, small reports, videos
Small group work online
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded lectures or lectures in webinars

Practical training and working life connections

If possible, also webinars with R&D experts from the working life

Alternative completion methods

You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

- six online webinars 12 h
- webinars with guest speakers if guest speakers available 0-4 h
- learning tasks 50 h
- studying the course material 72 h

Total 135 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

Online Implementation:
Presenting on the online discussion platform is a sign of your participation in the course and it can be confirmed by completing the Ethics task.
The course is modular, which means it takes 2-3 weeks to complete the materials and learning tasks of each of the five modules.

The course has 2-3 webinars in modules 1 and 2 if guest speakers can be arranged.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Time and location

Online implementation.
Sessions in Tuula's Zoom.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.

Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Kananen, J. 2011. Rafting through the Thesis Process. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences.

Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2012. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Tang, H. 2021. Engineering Research. Design, Methods, and Publication. John Wiley and Sons Inc..

Teaching methods

THIS IS AN ONLINE IMPLEMENTATION with webinars approx. one per month.

Individual learning tasks: e.g. Elevator speech, essays, small reports, videos
Small group work online
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded lectures or lectures in webinars

Practical training and working life connections

If possible, also webinars with R&D experts from the working life

Alternative completion methods

You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

- six online webinars 12 h
- webinars with guest speakers if guest speakers available 0-4 h
- learning tasks 50 h
- studying the course material 72 h

Total 135 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

Online Implementation:
Presenting on the online discussion platform is a sign of your participation in the course and it can be confirmed by completing the Ethics task.
The course is modular, which means it takes 2-3 weeks to complete the materials and learning tasks of each of the five modules.

The course has 2-3 webinars in modules 1 and 2 if guest speakers can be arranged.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Time and location

Autumn semester

Learning materials and recommended literature

Course Material:
Lecture slides and recommended research articles will be available in Study Material folder and other sub-folders.
Books-
1. Research methods for Business Students; Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis, Adrian Thornhill, additional virtual material available
2. Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences, 8/E, Bruce L. Berg, California State University, Long Beach, Howard Lune, Hunter College, 2012
3. Berenson, Levine, and Krehbiel (2004). Basic Business Statistics: Concepts and Applications, 9th Edition.
4. Cresswell (2003). Research Design, Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches

Teaching methods

Teaching will take place only in the classroom.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Presentations and closed book written examination will be held during the last lecture meeting.

International connections

Possibility to participate in the international projects.

Student workload

Lectures 27 h
Assignments 54 h
Independent study 54 h
Total 135h (one credit equals 27 hours of student work)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Time and location

Online implementation.
Sessions in Tuula's Zoom.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.

Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Kananen, J. 2011. Rafting through the Thesis Process. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences.

Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2012. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Tang, H. 2021. Engineering Research. Design, Methods, and Publication. John Wiley and Sons Inc..

Teaching methods

THIS IS AN ONLINE IMPLEMENTATION with webinars approx. one per month.

Individual learning tasks: e.g. Elevator speech, essays, small reports, videos
Small group work online
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded lectures or lectures in webinars

Practical training and working life connections

If possible, also webinars with R&D experts from the working life

Alternative completion methods

You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

- six online webinars 12 h
- webinars with guest speakers if guest speakers available 0-4 h
- learning tasks 50 h
- studying the course material 72 h

Total 135 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

Online Implementation:
Presenting on the online discussion platform is a sign of your participation in the course and it can be confirmed by completing the Ethics task.
The course is modular, which means it takes 2-3 weeks to complete the materials and learning tasks of each of the five modules.

The course has 2-3 webinars in modules 1 and 2 if guest speakers can be arranged.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Learning materials and recommended literature

Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill, A. (2007). Research methods for business students. Pearson.

Teaching methods

Blended model.

Face-to-face learning: lectures, tutoring for the extended research plan assignment, groupwork
Online learning: extended research plan assignment to be done individually in line with the selected thesis topic

Practical training and working life connections

There is no internship.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There is no exam.

Alternative completion methods

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

Lectures 27 hours
Preparing for the lectures 54 hours
Individual assignment 54 hours

Content scheduling

4 contact sessions in autumn 2023: 8.9 (14-20), 9.9 (9-14), 17.11 (14-20), 18.11 (9-14)

Further information for students

Extended research plan on the selected thesis topic, group assignments, active participation in class

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Time and location

Four intensive webinars will be held on Tuesday evenings via ZOOM at 18-20. The exact days will show in Peppi.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Veal, A.J. and Darcy, S. 2014. Research methods in Sport studies and sport management, A practical guide. Routledge.
Dodd, S-J. & Epstein, I. 2012. Practice-based research in social work: a guide for reluctant researchers. London; New York: Routledge.
Bryman, A.& Bell,E. 2015. Business research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
Yin, R. K. 2018. Case study research and applications: Design and methods. Los Angeles: Sage.

Teaching methods

The primary modes of delivery are online webinars (lectures, workshops, presentations), distance learning (e.g. preparations and presentations) and blended learning via Moodle workspace.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam.

Alternative completion methods

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing. The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

You will be required to required to invest 135 hours approximately and the break up of the total time is as below:
Lectures: 40 hours
Data Analysis Lab Session: 15 Hours
Assignment Preparations: 40 Hours
Examination Preparations: 30 Hours
Miscellaneous: 10 Hours

Further information for students

Open UAS 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Time and location

Online implementation.
Sessions in Tuula's Zoom.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.

Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Kananen, J. 2011. Rafting through the Thesis Process. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences.

Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2012. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Tang, H. 2021. Engineering Research. Design, Methods, and Publication. John Wiley and Sons Inc..

Teaching methods

THIS IS AN ONLINE IMPLEMENTATION with webinars approx. one per month.

Individual learning tasks: e.g. Elevator speech, essays, small reports, videos
Small group work online
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded lectures or lectures in webinars

Practical training and working life connections

If possible, also webinars with R&D experts from the working life

Alternative completion methods

You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

- six online webinars 12 h
- webinars with guest speakers if guest speakers available 0-4 h
- learning tasks 50 h
- studying the course material 72 h

Total 135 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

Online Implementation:
Presenting on the online discussion platform is a sign of your participation in the course and it can be confirmed by completing the Ethics task.
The course is modular, which means it takes 2-3 weeks to complete the materials and learning tasks of each of the five modules.

The course has 2-3 webinars in modules 1 and 2 if guest speakers can be arranged.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Time and location

Online implementation.
Sessions in Tuula's Zoom.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Recommended publications in English:

Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.

Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Kananen, J. 2011. Rafting through the Thesis Process. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences.

Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2012. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Tang, H. (2021). Engineering Research. Design, Methods, and Publication. John Wiley and Sons Inc.

Teaching methods

THIS IS AN ONLINE IMPLEMENTATION with webinars approx. one per month.

Individual learning tasks: e.g. Elevator speech, essays, small reports, videos
Small group work online
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded lectures or lectures in webinars

Practical training and working life connections

If possible, also webinars with R&D experts from the working life

Alternative completion methods

You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide. If you have previous studies on the same topic (e.g., from your previous Master's degree studies at a university), accreditation is possible.

Student workload

- six online lectures 12 h
- webinars with guest speakers (if available) 0-4h
- learning tasks 50 h
- studying the course material 73 h

Total 135 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

Online Implementation:
Presenting on the online discussion platform is a sign of your participation in the course and it can be confirmed by completing the Ethics task.
The course is modular, which means it takes 2-3 weeks to complete the materials and learning tasks of each of the five modules.

The course has 2-3 webinars in modules 1 and 2 if guest speakers can be arranged.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Time and location

Autumn semester

Learning materials and recommended literature

Course Material:
Lecture slides and recommended research articles will be available in Study Material folder and other sub-folders.
Books-
1. Research methods for Business Students; Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis, Adrian Thornhill, additional virtual material available
2. Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences, 8/E, Bruce L. Berg, California State University, Long Beach, Howard Lune, Hunter College, 2012
3. Berenson, Levine, and Krehbiel (2004). Basic Business Statistics: Concepts and Applications, 9th Edition.
4. Cresswell (2003). Research Design, Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches

Teaching methods

Teaching will take place only in the classroom.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Presentations and closed book written examination will be held during the last lecture meeting.

International connections

Possibility to participate in the international projects.

Student workload

Lectures 27 h
Assignments 54 h
Independent study 54 h
Total 135h ( one credit equals 27 hours of student work)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Time and location

Autumn semester

Learning materials and recommended literature

Course Material:
Lecture slides and recommended research articles will be available in Study Material folder and other sub-folders.
Books-
1. Research methods for Business Students; Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis, Adrian Thornhill, additional virtual material available
2. Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences, 8/E, Bruce L. Berg, California State University, Long Beach, Howard Lune, Hunter College, 2012
3. Berenson, Levine, and Krehbiel (2004). Basic Business Statistics: Concepts and Applications, 9th Edition.
4. Cresswell (2003). Research Design, Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches

Teaching methods

Teaching will take place only in the classroom.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Presentations and closed book written examination will be held during the last lecture meeting.

International connections

Possibility to participate in the international projects.

Student workload

Lectures 27 h
Assignments 54 h
Independent study 54 h
Total 135h ( one credit equals 27 hours of student work)

Further information for students

Diploma in IBM students: 31
Exchange and Degree students: 19

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Time and location

Autumn semester.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Course Material:
Lecture slides and recommended research articles will be available in Study Material folder and other sub-folders.
Books-
1. Research methods for Business Students; Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis, Adrian Thornhill, additional virtual material available
2. Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences, 8/E, Bruce L. Berg, California State University, Long Beach, Howard Lune, Hunter College, 2012
3. Berenson, Levine, and Krehbiel (2004). Basic Business Statistics: Concepts and Applications, 9th Edition.
4. Cresswell (2003). Research Design, Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches

Teaching methods

Teaching will take place only in the classroom.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Presentations and closed book written examination will be held during the last lecture meeting.

International connections

Possibility to participate in the international projects.

Student workload

Lectures 27 h
Assignments 54 h
Independent study 54 h
Total 135h ( one credit equals 27 hours of student work)

Further information for students

Diploma in IBM students: 39
Exchange and Degree students: 11

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Time and location

Five intensive webinars will be held on Monday evenings via ZOOM at 18-20. The exact days will show in Peppi.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Veal, A.J. and Darcy, S. 2014. Research methods in Sport studies and sport management, A practical guide. Routledge.
Dodd, S-J. & Epstein, I. 2012. Practice-based research in social work: a guide for reluctant researchers. London; New York: Routledge.
Bryman, A.& Bell,E. 2015. Business research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
Yin, R. K. 2018. Case study research and applications: Design and methods. Los Angeles: Sage.

Teaching methods

The primary modes of delivery are online webinars (lectures, workshops, presentations), distance learning (e.g. preparations and presentations) and blended learning via Moodle workspace.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam.

Alternative completion methods

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing. The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

You will be required to required to invest 135 hours approximately and the break up of the total time is as below:
Lectures: 40 hours
Data Analysis Lab Session: 15 Hours
Assignment Preparations: 40 Hours
Examination Preparations: 30 Hours
Miscellaneous: 10 Hours

Further information for students

Avoin amk 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Learning materials and recommended literature

Dodd, S-J. & Epstein, I. 2012. Practice-based research in social work: a guide for reluctant researchers. London; New York: Routledge.
OR
Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
OR
Burns, N. & Grove, S. K. 2001. The practice of nursing research. Conduct, Critique, and Utilization. 5th edition or the latest. Philadelphia : Elsevier/Saunders cop.
OR
Polit, D. F. & Beck, C.T. 2014. Essentials of nursing research: appraising evidence for nursing practice. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins cop.
OR
Yin, R. K. 2018. Case study research and applications : design and methods. Los Angeles: Sage.

Teaching methods

Individual learning tasks
Small group work online
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded online lectures, podcasts

Student workload

webinars 16 h
- learning tasks 80 h
- studying the course material 40 h
Total 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Time and location

Online implementation.
Sessions in Tuula's Zoom.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.

Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2012. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Teaching methods

THIS IS AN ONLINE IMPLEMENTATION with webinars approx. one per month.

Individual learning tasks: e.g. Elevator speech, essays, small reports, videos
Small group work online
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded lectures or lectures in webinars

Practical training and working life connections

If possible, also webinars with R&D experts from the working life

Alternative completion methods

You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

- six online lectures 12 h
- webinars with guest speakers or course tutor/replacing assignments 6-12 h
- learning tasks 50 h
- studying the course material 61 h

Total 135 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

Online Implementation:
Presenting on the online discussion platform is a sign of your participation in the course and it can be confirmed by completing the Ethics task.
The course is modular, which means it takes 2-3 weeks to complete the materials and learning tasks of each of the five modules.

The course has 2-3 webinars in modules 1 and 2 if guest speakers can be arranged.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Time and location

Online implementation.
Sessions in Tuula's Zoom.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.

Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2012. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Teaching methods

THIS IS AN ONLINE IMPLEMENTATION with webinars approx. one a month.

Individual learning tasks: e.g. Elevator speech, essays, small reports, videos
Small group work online
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded lectures or lectures in webinars

Practical training and working life connections

If possible, also webinars with R&D experts from the working life

Alternative completion methods

You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

- six online lectures 12 h
- webinars with guest speakers or course tutor/replacing assignments 6-12 h
- learning tasks 50 h
- studying the course material 61 h

Total 135 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

Online Implementation:
Presenting on the online discussion platform is a sign of your participation in the course. A video presentation should be made at the beginning of the course during the first two weeks.
The course is modular, which means it takes 2-3 weeks to complete the materials and learning tasks of each of the five modules.

The course has 2-3 webinars in modules 1 and 2 if guest speakers can be arranged.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Time and location

Online implementation.
Sessions in Tuula's Zoom.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.

Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2012. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Teaching methods

Individual learning tasks: e.g. Elevator speech, essays, small reports, videos
Small group work online
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded lectures or lectures in webinars

Practical training and working life connections

If possible, webinars with R&D experts from the working life

Alternative completion methods

You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

- online lectures 12 h
- webinars with guest speakers or course tutor/replacing assignments 6-12 h
- learning tasks 50 h
- studying the course material 61 h

Total 135 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

Online Implementation:
Presenting on the online discussion platform is a sign of your participation in the course. A video presentation should be made at the beginning of the course during the first two weeks.
The course is modular, which means it takes 2-3 weeks to complete the materials and learning tasks of each of the five modules.

The course has 2-3 webinars in modules 1 and 2 if guest speakers can be arranged.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Time and location

Online implementation.
Sessions in Tuula's Zoom.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.

Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2012. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Teaching methods

Individual learning tasks: e.g. Elevator speech, essays, small reports, videos
Small group work online
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded lectures or lectures in webinars

Practical training and working life connections

If possible, webinars with R&D experts from the working life

Alternative completion methods

You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

-lectures/online lectures 12 h
- webinars with guest speakers or course tutor/replacing assignments 6-12 h
- learning tasks 50 h
- studying the course material 61 h

Total 135 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

Online Implementation:
Presenting on the online discussion platform is a sign of your participation in the course. A video presentation should be made at the beginning of the course during the first two weeks.
The course is modular, which means it takes 2-3 weeks to complete the materials and learning tasks of each of the five modules.

The course has 4-6 webinars in modules 1-3 if guest speakers can be arranged.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.

Objectives

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

Learning materials and recommended literature

Dodd, S-J. & Epstein, I. 2012. Practice-based research in social work: a guide for reluctant researchers. London; New York: Routledge.
OR
Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
OR
Burns, N. & Grove, S. K. 2001. The practice of nursing research. Conduct, Critique, and Utilization. 5th edition or the latest. Philadelphia : Elsevier/Saunders cop.
OR
Polit, D. F. & Beck, C.T. 2014. Essentials of nursing research: appraising evidence for nursing practice. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins cop.
OR
Yin, R. K. 2018. Case study research and applications : design and methods. Los Angeles: Sage.

Teaching methods

Individual learning tasks
Small group work online
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded online lectures, podcasts

Student workload

webinars 16 h
- learning tasks 80 h
- studying the course material 40 h
Total 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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 research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse 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 research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.