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Information Technology, Information Search and the Basics of Research (5 cr)

Code: TH00CA32-3016

General information


Enrollment
02.06.2024 - 10.10.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
4 cr
Virtual portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
English
Seats
36 - 45
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
Tiina Suni
Henri Aho
Anssi Lähde
Groups
PSOSS24EN
Degree Programme in Social Services, Early Childhood Education, S24
Course
TH00CA32

Realization has 8 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 21 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 05.09.2024 time 09:30 - 12:30
(3 h 0 min)
Information Technology, Information Search and the Basics of Research TH00CA32-3016
SAL_2139b_Cindy Cindy telakka
Thu 12.09.2024 time 09:30 - 12:30
(3 h 0 min)
Information Technology, Information Search and the Basics of Research TH00CA32-3016
SAL_2139b_Cindy Cindy telakka
Thu 26.09.2024 time 09:30 - 12:30
(3 h 0 min)
Information Technology, Information Search and the Basics of Research TH00CA32-3016
SAL_2139b_Cindy Cindy telakka
Thu 03.10.2024 time 09:30 - 12:30
(3 h 0 min)
Information Technology, Information Search and the Basics of Research TH00CA32-3016
SAL_2139b_Cindy Cindy telakka
Thu 24.10.2024 time 09:30 - 12:30
(3 h 0 min)
Information Technology, Information Search and the Basics of Research TH00CA32-3016
SAL_2139b_Cindy Cindy telakka
Thu 31.10.2024 time 09:00 - 11:00
(2 h 0 min)
Information Technology, Information Search and the Basics of Research TH00CA32-3016
SAL_2139b_Cindy Cindy telakka
Fri 08.11.2024 time 13:00 - 15:00
(2 h 0 min)
Information Technology, Information Search and the Basics of Research TH00CA32-3016
SAL_2139b_Cindy Cindy telakka
Fri 29.11.2024 time 13:00 - 15:00
(2 h 0 min)
Uusintatentti, Information Technology, Information Search and the Basics of Research TH00CA32-3016
SAL_2138_Victoria Victoria
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Thu 5.9.24 on 9.30 - 12.30 / AL
Thu 12.9.24 on 9.30 - 12.30 / AL, HA
Thu 26.9.24 on 9.30 - 12.30 / AL, HA
Thu 3.10.24 on 9.30 - 12.30 / TS
Thu on 24.10. 24 on 9.30 - 12.30 / TS
Thu 31.10.24 on 9.00 - 11.00 / TS
Fri 8.11.24 on 13.00 - 15.00 Exam / AL, TS

Objective

• 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

• 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

Materials

Information skills -course: Library's Information and Research Guides, https://libguides.turkuamk.fi/informationandresearchguides

Exam material:

Bhattacherjee, A. (2012) Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices.
Online: https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1002&context=oa_textbooks.

Chapters 1-8 and 16

Teaching methods

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

Exam schedules

Exam
First retake exam
Second retake exam

International connections

- Online and onsite teaching
- Group work
- Individual work

Student workload

- Individual study assignments
- Exam

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