Development Work Methods and Design (5cr)

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• find and evaluate sources and information relevant for the development task
• construct a relevant conceptual framework for the development project
• apply project management tools in planning the development project
• write a research and data management plan
• consider ethical aspects and GDPR in their research and development work
• communicate of their development project and its results to different target groups through appropriate channels

Content

• Professional, theoretical and research contexts for individual development projects
• Information seeking and evaluation for the needs of the development project
• Applying project management tools in a development project
• The role of research in a development project
• Planning research data collection and management
• Ethical considerations and GDPR in research and development projects
• Writing and communications in research and development projects