Research-based Development (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

Course start 21.11.
Directions for the exam 12.12. (video)
Online contact 12.12.
Online exam 16.12.

Objective

Purpose of the course
The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of an research-based development and to get own toolkit for development activities

Competences
Ethical competence
Learning and information management competence
Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence

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,, 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 activitvities at your filed of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.
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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

Location and time

According to Life Cycle Management curruculum.

Materials

Brannen, J. 2016. Mixing methods: qualitative and quantitative research. Harlow: Pearson
Yin, R. K. 2018. Case study research and applications : design and methods. Los Angeles: Sage

Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2023. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. https://tenk.fi/sites/default/files/2023-03/HTK-ohje_2023.pdf

The ethical principles of research with human participants and ethical review in the human sciences in Finland. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity TENK guidelines 2019 https://tenk.fi/sites/default/files/2021-01/Ethical_review_in_human_sciences_2020.pdf

Teaching methods

Intented for Life Cycle Management students.
Online exam
Individual learning tasks e.g. essays
Small group work online
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded online lectures, podcasts

Exam schedules

Online exam on 18.12.2023. Two resit exams in January 2024.
Material for the examination: Toikko, T. & Rantanen, T. 2009. Tutkimuksellinen kehittämistoiminta. Tampere: Tampereen yliopistopaino Oy. eKirjana TamPub- julkaisuissa http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-951-44-7732-4.

Completion alternatives

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 3 h
- webinars/replacing assignments 17 h
- learning tasks 40 h
- studying the course material 35 h
- preparation for the exam 40 h
Total 135 hours.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
The student understands the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student is able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for their research/development topic. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
The student understands the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student describes the stages of the development process and chooses methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability with the help of literature. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
The student is able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student is able to analyse development processes, methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability with the help of literature. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Very good 4
The student compares the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. The student describes the stages of the development process with justifications, applies methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability critically and with the help of literature.The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student is able to critically assess research-based development. The student describes the stages of the development process with justifications, applies methods suitable for their development topic, and critically assesses their suitability for development work in the field. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

Evaluation methods:
Reflective self-evaluation, peer commentary, continuous feedback and overall evaluation of the course based on the online exam and learning tasks.