Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:
· describe the premises, requirements and prerequisites of the organisation where the development project is carried out
· implement data retrieval systematically in Finnish and international databases
· write a theoretical framework for development project · state aim(s), purpose(s), research tasks and final outcome of the development project
· define development and evaluations methodology and describe research methods used in project implementation
· write realisable proposal for development project and research proposal when required
· describe one’s own role as an expert and project manager in development project
· discuss issues related to ethics and reliability
· evaluate and anticipate risks of development project

Content

· Idea/brainstorming seminar
· Literature review
· Proposal for development project (research proposal enclosed if needed)
· Master thesis agreement
· Proposal seminar
· Data retrieval webcourse (1cr)
· Peer feedback

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:
· specify the knowledge base of the development project
· produce a written description of the progress of the development project so far
· evaluate the progress of the development project in relation to the plan (eg staying on schedule, progressing towards the goal, functionality of selected research and development methods, operation of the project organization)

Content

· A description of the progress of the development project so far, based on the structure (contents) of the final report (project progress assessment as part of the description)
· Presentation of the progress of the development project so far to the client/sponsor or in other agreed manner

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:
· specify the knowledge base of the development project
· produce a written description of the progress of the development project so far
· evaluate the progress of the development project in relation to the plan (eg staying on schedule, progressing towards the goal, functionality of selected research and development methods, operation of the project organization)

Content

· A description of the progress of the development project so far, based on the structure (contents) of the final report (project progress assessment as part of the description)
· Presentation of the progress of the development project so far to the client/sponsor or in other agreed manner

Materials

National and international publications related to the thesis topic, as well as literature on RDI methods.

Teaching methods

- Carrying out the thesis
- Independent studying
- Reporting and reflection

Exam schedules

No exam.

International connections

Applied RDI-activities are connected to the development needs of working life through innovation pedagogy and the tripartite model.

Completion alternatives

No alternative methods.

Student workload

The implementation of the thesis and the monitoring and reporting of the progress in this work. The interim report during the implementation phase is working life oriented. The target audience can be i.e. the steering group of the thesis.

The format of the presentation is not defined. The teacher should be notified about the presentation according to the instructions given by the teacher and as described in the online learning environment.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: The thesis implementation has progressed. The student has completed the assigned task, demonstrating the ability to describe and reflect the progress of the thesis.

Content scheduling

After completing this course, the student will be able to:
- describe the theoretical and methodological foundations of the thesis
- carry out the thesis plan and report related progress
- evaluate the progress of the thesis in relation to the plan (such as staying on schedule, achieving objectives, suitability of chosen RDI methods and communication)

Content:
- interim report of the thesis

Further information

The implementation phase of the thesis can only begin once the planning phase has been approved.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved, guideline-compliant progress and interim reporting of the thesis implementation.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The thesis implementation has not progressed, and the student has not conducted the interim reporting as instructed.

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:
· specify the knowledge base of the development project
· produce a written description of the progress of the development project so far
· evaluate the progress of the development project in relation to the plan (eg staying on schedule, progressing towards the goal, functionality of selected research and development methods, operation of the project organization)

Content

· A description of the progress of the development project so far, based on the structure (contents) of the final report (project progress assessment as part of the description)
· Presentation of the progress of the development project so far to the client/sponsor or in other agreed manner

Materials

National and international publications related to the thesis topic, as well as literature on RDI methods.

Teaching methods

- Carrying out the thesis
- Independent studying
- Reporting and reflection

Exam schedules

No exam.

International connections

Applied RDI-activities are connected to the development needs of working life through innovation pedagogy and the tripartite model.

Completion alternatives

No alternative methods.

Student workload

The implementation of the thesis and the monitoring and reporting of the progress in this work. The interim report during the implementation phase is working life oriented. The target audience can be i.e. the steering group of the thesis.

The format of the presentation is not defined. The teacher should be notified about the presentation according to the instructions given by the teacher and as described in the online learning environment.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: The thesis implementation has progressed. The student has completed the assigned task, demonstrating the ability to describe and reflect the progress of the thesis.

Content scheduling

After completing this course, the student will be able to:
- describe the theoretical and methodological foundations of the thesis
- carry out the thesis plan and report related progress
- evaluate the progress of the thesis in relation to the plan (such as staying on schedule, achieving objectives, suitability of chosen RDI methods and communication)

Content:
- interim report of the thesis

Further information

The implementation phase of the thesis can only begin once the planning phase has been approved.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved, guideline-compliant progress and interim reporting of the thesis implementation.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The thesis implementation has not progressed, and the student has not conducted the interim reporting as instructed.

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:
· specify the knowledge base of the development project
· produce a written description of the progress of the development project so far
· evaluate the progress of the development project in relation to the plan (eg staying on schedule, progressing towards the goal, functionality of selected research and development methods, operation of the project organization)

Content

· A description of the progress of the development project so far, based on the structure (contents) of the final report (project progress assessment as part of the description)
· Presentation of the progress of the development project so far to the client/sponsor or in other agreed manner

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:
· describe the premises, requirements and prerequisites of the organisation where the development project is carried out
· implement data retrieval systematically in Finnish and international databases
· write a theoretical framework for development project · state aim(s), purpose(s), research tasks and final outcome of the development project
· define development and evaluations methodology and describe research methods used in project implementation
· write realisable proposal for development project and research proposal when required
· describe one’s own role as an expert and project manager in development project
· discuss issues related to ethics and reliability
· evaluate and anticipate risks of development project

Content

· Idea/brainstorming seminar
· Literature review
· Proposal for development project (research proposal enclosed if needed)
· Master thesis agreement
· Proposal seminar
· Data retrieval webcourse (1cr)
· Peer feedback

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty