•   Information Technology, Information Search and the Basics of Research TH00CA32-3005 22.08.2022-18.12.2022  5 credits  (PSOSS22EN) +-
    Competence objectives of study unit
    • information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
    • information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
    • research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field
    Content of study unit
    • information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets

    • information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services

    • research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references
    Teacher(s) in charge

    Janne Hellsten, Anne Merta, Tiina Suni, Sami Lainetoja

    Learning material

    Information skills -course: Library's Information and Research Guides, https://libguides.turkuamk.fi/informationandresearchguides (not translated)

    Learning methods

    • Participation in online and onsite teaching
    • Study assignments
    • Exam

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Basics of Research 2 cr:
    - Study Assignment: pass / fail
    - Exam: 1-5, 0 = failed, 5 = excellent

    The final grade of the course is based on the exam grade.

    Information Technology 2 cr:
    - Assessment: approved / failed
    - Criteria for approval:at least 50 % of the assignments must be completed succesfully.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    22.08.2022 - 18.12.2022

    Enrollment date range

    23.07.2022 - 11.09.2022

    Group(s)
    • PSOSS22EN
    Seats

    10 - 50

    Responsible unit

    Health and Well-being

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Social Services

    Campus

    Salo IoT Campus

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Exam on 14.10.2022

    Pedagogic approaches

    • Online and onsite teaching
    • Group work
    • Individual work

    Student's schedule and workload

    Study assignments:
    • Individual assignment on research article (further information in the beginning of the course)
    • Exam

    Content scheduling

    Information technology / Janne Hellsten

    • Friday 2.9, 8.30 - 14.00, Beginning of study unit, installing Office 365-apps, writing templates and how to use thesis template
    • Friday 16.9, 8.30 - 14.00, Word-tasks and the use of thesis template continues
    • Friday 23.9, 8.30 - 12.00, Presentation graphics in PowerPoint and the beginning of Excel-spreadsheets
    • Friday 30.9, 8.30 - 12.00, Basics of Excel-spreadsheets: how to use functions & formulas and create tables & charts
    • Thursday 13.10, 8.30 - 12.00, Excel-spreadsheets continues

    Information skills: Info skills online course / Sami Lainetoja

    • Friday 2.9, 14.15 - 15.00, Starting info
    • Tuesday 11.10, 12.00 -13.00, Guidance session
    • Monday 31.10, Info skills online course ends

    Basics of Research / Tiina Suni

    • Friday 9.9.2022 9.00 - 12.00, Course info and introduction to research
    • Friday 23.9.2022 13.00 - 16.00, Basics of research and research process
    • Friday 7.10.2022 9.00 - 12.00, Research ethics and development work
    • Friday 14.10.2022 9.00 - 16.00, Presentations of study assignments and course exam