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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Fri 29.8.25 on 10.00 - 13.00 / Al
Fri 5.9.25 on 10.00 - 13.00 / AL, TV (12-13)
Fri 12.9.25 on 10.00 - 13.00 / AL, TV (12-13)
Fri 19.9.25 independent work on 9.00 - 12.00
Fri 19.9. on 13-14 online teaching / TV
Fri 26.9. 25 on 10.00 - 13.00 / AL
Fri 10.10.25 on 10.00 - 13.00 / AL
Fri 17.10.25 independent work
Fri 24.10. 25 on 10.00 - 12.00 Exam / AL

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