Research-based Development (5cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

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.

Execution methods

Workshops
Literature-based development report production

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

Items to Assessment:
The online exam accounts for 50% of the grade.
The e-Poster accounts for 50% of the grade.

Materials

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.


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
Small group work online
Webinars and Online Discussions
Recorded online lectures, podcasts, or lectures in class

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 20 h
- learning tasks 75 h
studying the course material 40 h


Total 135 hours.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

This course is graded as Pass/Fail, marked as S (Pass) or 0 (Fail).

S (Pass):
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based devel-opment and academic research. You are able to analyze 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 re-search-based development. You can develop a topic proposal for your thesis.

0 (Fail):
The student does not achieve the competence goals of the course