Development work methods and designLaajuus (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

After completing this course, the students will be able to
• choose and define a relevant topic and a specific development task and research question for their Master's thesis
• find and evaluate sources and information relevant for their Master's thesis
• construct a relevant theoretical framework for their Master's thesis
• choose appropriate methods for the reseach and development activities of their thesis project
• consider ethical aspects and GDPR in their research and development work
• write a research and development plan for their thesis, following the practices and rules of academic research writing

Sisältö

• Professional, theoretical and research contexts for the Master's thesis
• Information seeking and evaluation for the needs of the Master's thesis
• The role of methodological and theoretical frameworks in a Master's thesis
• The role of research methods in supporting development work for a thesis
• Ethical considerations and GDPR in research and development work
• Academich research writing and communication at various phases of the thesis process