Developmental and Operational ResearchLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the students can
- form an understanding of research-based development in professional operations
- utilise the process and methods of applied research as an element of operational development
- critically examine their development projects in relation to the development activities in their field
- evaluate their development projects
- expediently report on their development projects
- publish the results of their development projects both orally and in writing

Content

- development work theory and research traditions
- working life development project methods
- a foundation for launching and completing development projects
- development projects in their own field
- the information seeking and research methods which serve as a foundation for development work
- development work report format