Orientation to the Bachelor's ThesisLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 7K00EW00
Credits
5 op
Objectives
The student
- is able to describe the scientific research process in nursing research
- is able to distinguish the quantitative and qualitative approaches from each other
- is able to choose the proper data collection and analysis methods for each approach
- is able to assess the ethical principles of scientific research
- identifies the scientific challenges in nursing and perceives solutions for them
- is able to choose and delimit the thesis topic supporting his/her own learning and working life
- is able to explain his/her own choices with scientific arguments
- is able to independently seek data for the theoretical basis of the thesis
- is able to make a thesis plan in accordance with the instructions and to explain his/her choices and topic limitations
- is able to name main information sources in his/her field and systematically search for information on his/her topic
- is able to critically evaluate information and use it ethically in his/her thesis and in working life after his/her studies.
Content
Nursing research
- recent studies in nursing science
- research ethics
- steps of the study process
- empirical research: quantitative, qualitative
- theoretical research
- data collection and analysis methods and their use
Statistics
- basics of SPSS
- use of the e-form editor — making an electronic questionnaire
- measuring scales
- description of statistical data
- basics of processing and reporting data
Orientation to the Bachelor’s Thesis
- projects in the bachelor’s thesis
- choosing and delimiting the topic for the bachelor’s thesis
- process of the bachelor’s thesis
- working life connection
- analysis tasks
- the bachelor’s thesis plan
Prerequisites
The student has completed three supervised clinical practices in nursing and participated in the course on Nursing Science in Past and Today.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
Pass
The student
- is able to seek information on the topic of his / her thesis
- can identify the different aspects of previous studies
- is able to describe the research process
- knows the principles of quantitative, qualitative and theoretical research
- can identify the basics of statistics
- utilises the guidance and literature in the preparation of the thesis plan
Fail
The student
- does not know the stages of the research process
- cannot identify the different aspects of previous studies
- does not have knowledge of research methods
- cannot explain the basics of statistics
- has not utilized guidance and literature in the preparation of the thesis plan
Enrolment period
31.12.2022 - 29.01.2023
Timing
30.01.2023 - 04.06.2023
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 32
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Stiina Storvik-Sydänmaa
- Sanna Eironen
- Nora Viitala
- Päivi Lukin
- Kristiina Vähämaa
- Anne Partanen
Person in charge
Pia Keiski
Groups
-
21SH1C
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the scientific research process in nursing research
- is able to distinguish the quantitative and qualitative approaches from each other
- is able to choose the proper data collection and analysis methods for each approach
- is able to assess the ethical principles of scientific research
- identifies the scientific challenges in nursing and perceives solutions for them
- is able to choose and delimit the thesis topic supporting his/her own learning and working life
- is able to explain his/her own choices with scientific arguments
- is able to independently seek data for the theoretical basis of the thesis
- is able to make a thesis plan in accordance with the instructions and to explain his/her choices and topic limitations
- is able to name main information sources in his/her field and systematically search for information on his/her topic
- is able to critically evaluate information and use it ethically in his/her thesis and in working life after his/her studies.
Content (course unit)
Nursing research
- recent studies in nursing science
- research ethics
- steps of the study process
- empirical research: quantitative, qualitative
- theoretical research
- data collection and analysis methods and their use
Statistics
- basics of SPSS
- use of the e-form editor — making an electronic questionnaire
- measuring scales
- description of statistical data
- basics of processing and reporting data
Orientation to the Bachelor’s Thesis
- projects in the bachelor’s thesis
- choosing and delimiting the topic for the bachelor’s thesis
- process of the bachelor’s thesis
- working life connection
- analysis tasks
- the bachelor’s thesis plan
Prerequisites (course unit)
The student has completed three supervised clinical practices in nursing and participated in the course on Nursing Science in Past and Today.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Pass
The student
- is able to seek information on the topic of his / her thesis
- can identify the different aspects of previous studies
- is able to describe the research process
- knows the principles of quantitative, qualitative and theoretical research
- can identify the basics of statistics
- utilises the guidance and literature in the preparation of the thesis plan
Fail
The student
- does not know the stages of the research process
- cannot identify the different aspects of previous studies
- does not have knowledge of research methods
- cannot explain the basics of statistics
- has not utilized guidance and literature in the preparation of the thesis plan
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Enrolment period
03.12.2022 - 08.01.2023
Timing
02.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
Credits
5 op
RDI portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Public Health Nursing
Teachers
- Elina Botha
- Maija Korpikoski
- Paula Pajunen
- Elisa Airikkala
- Taina Peltonen
- Kätilö ja terveydenhoitaja Virtuaalihenkilö
Person in charge
Paula Pajunen
Groups
-
20TH
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the scientific research process in nursing research
- is able to distinguish the quantitative and qualitative approaches from each other
- is able to choose the proper data collection and analysis methods for each approach
- is able to assess the ethical principles of scientific research
- identifies the scientific challenges in nursing and perceives solutions for them
- is able to choose and delimit the thesis topic supporting his/her own learning and working life
- is able to explain his/her own choices with scientific arguments
- is able to independently seek data for the theoretical basis of the thesis
- is able to make a thesis plan in accordance with the instructions and to explain his/her choices and topic limitations
- is able to name main information sources in his/her field and systematically search for information on his/her topic
- is able to critically evaluate information and use it ethically in his/her thesis and in working life after his/her studies.
Content (course unit)
Nursing research
- recent studies in nursing science
- research ethics
- steps of the study process
- empirical research: quantitative, qualitative
- theoretical research
- data collection and analysis methods and their use
Statistics
- basics of SPSS
- use of the e-form editor — making an electronic questionnaire
- measuring scales
- description of statistical data
- basics of processing and reporting data
Orientation to the Bachelor’s Thesis
- projects in the bachelor’s thesis
- choosing and delimiting the topic for the bachelor’s thesis
- process of the bachelor’s thesis
- working life connection
- analysis tasks
- the bachelor’s thesis plan
Prerequisites (course unit)
The student has completed three supervised clinical practices in nursing and participated in the course on Nursing Science in Past and Today.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Pass
The student
- is able to seek information on the topic of his / her thesis
- can identify the different aspects of previous studies
- is able to describe the research process
- knows the principles of quantitative, qualitative and theoretical research
- can identify the basics of statistics
- utilises the guidance and literature in the preparation of the thesis plan
Fail
The student
- does not know the stages of the research process
- cannot identify the different aspects of previous studies
- does not have knowledge of research methods
- cannot explain the basics of statistics
- has not utilized guidance and literature in the preparation of the thesis plan
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Enrolment period
03.12.2022 - 01.01.2023
Timing
02.01.2023 - 04.06.2023
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Elina Botha
- Stiina Storvik-Sydänmaa
- Heidi Valtatie
- Piia Lavonius-Ylönen
- Riitta Lietsala
- Milka Erkkilä
- Sanna Paloposki
- Pia Keiski
- Taina Ojaniemi
- Minna Talvitie
- Minna Merta
- Maija Korpikoski
- Ulla Markkanen
- Anne Kivimäki
- Päivi Lukin
- Kristiina Vähämaa
- Minna Tiainen
Person in charge
Pia Keiski
Groups
-
21ASH1
-
21SH1A
-
21SH1B
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the scientific research process in nursing research
- is able to distinguish the quantitative and qualitative approaches from each other
- is able to choose the proper data collection and analysis methods for each approach
- is able to assess the ethical principles of scientific research
- identifies the scientific challenges in nursing and perceives solutions for them
- is able to choose and delimit the thesis topic supporting his/her own learning and working life
- is able to explain his/her own choices with scientific arguments
- is able to independently seek data for the theoretical basis of the thesis
- is able to make a thesis plan in accordance with the instructions and to explain his/her choices and topic limitations
- is able to name main information sources in his/her field and systematically search for information on his/her topic
- is able to critically evaluate information and use it ethically in his/her thesis and in working life after his/her studies.
Content (course unit)
Nursing research
- recent studies in nursing science
- research ethics
- steps of the study process
- empirical research: quantitative, qualitative
- theoretical research
- data collection and analysis methods and their use
Statistics
- basics of SPSS
- use of the e-form editor — making an electronic questionnaire
- measuring scales
- description of statistical data
- basics of processing and reporting data
Orientation to the Bachelor’s Thesis
- projects in the bachelor’s thesis
- choosing and delimiting the topic for the bachelor’s thesis
- process of the bachelor’s thesis
- working life connection
- analysis tasks
- the bachelor’s thesis plan
Prerequisites (course unit)
The student has completed three supervised clinical practices in nursing and participated in the course on Nursing Science in Past and Today.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Pass
The student
- is able to seek information on the topic of his / her thesis
- can identify the different aspects of previous studies
- is able to describe the research process
- knows the principles of quantitative, qualitative and theoretical research
- can identify the basics of statistics
- utilises the guidance and literature in the preparation of the thesis plan
Fail
The student
- does not know the stages of the research process
- cannot identify the different aspects of previous studies
- does not have knowledge of research methods
- cannot explain the basics of statistics
- has not utilized guidance and literature in the preparation of the thesis plan
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Enrolment period
22.11.2022 - 01.01.2023
Timing
02.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
Credits
5 op
RDI portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Emergency Care
Teachers
- Elina Botha
- Mervi Juntunen
- Tuija Rasku
- Ensihoito Tiimihenkilö
- Pasi Vehniäinen
- Taina Peltonen
- Hannu Tuhkanen
- Pia Keiski
Person in charge
Tuija Rasku
Groups
-
20EH
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the scientific research process in nursing research
- is able to distinguish the quantitative and qualitative approaches from each other
- is able to choose the proper data collection and analysis methods for each approach
- is able to assess the ethical principles of scientific research
- identifies the scientific challenges in nursing and perceives solutions for them
- is able to choose and delimit the thesis topic supporting his/her own learning and working life
- is able to explain his/her own choices with scientific arguments
- is able to independently seek data for the theoretical basis of the thesis
- is able to make a thesis plan in accordance with the instructions and to explain his/her choices and topic limitations
- is able to name main information sources in his/her field and systematically search for information on his/her topic
- is able to critically evaluate information and use it ethically in his/her thesis and in working life after his/her studies.
Content (course unit)
Nursing research
- recent studies in nursing science
- research ethics
- steps of the study process
- empirical research: quantitative, qualitative
- theoretical research
- data collection and analysis methods and their use
Statistics
- basics of SPSS
- use of the e-form editor — making an electronic questionnaire
- measuring scales
- description of statistical data
- basics of processing and reporting data
Orientation to the Bachelor’s Thesis
- projects in the bachelor’s thesis
- choosing and delimiting the topic for the bachelor’s thesis
- process of the bachelor’s thesis
- working life connection
- analysis tasks
- the bachelor’s thesis plan
Prerequisites (course unit)
The student has completed three supervised clinical practices in nursing and participated in the course on Nursing Science in Past and Today.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Pass
The student
- is able to seek information on the topic of his / her thesis
- can identify the different aspects of previous studies
- is able to describe the research process
- knows the principles of quantitative, qualitative and theoretical research
- can identify the basics of statistics
- utilises the guidance and literature in the preparation of the thesis plan
Fail
The student
- does not know the stages of the research process
- cannot identify the different aspects of previous studies
- does not have knowledge of research methods
- cannot explain the basics of statistics
- has not utilized guidance and literature in the preparation of the thesis plan
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Enrolment period
01.12.2022 - 10.01.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 30.05.2023
Credits
5 op
RDI portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Midwifery
Teachers
- Elina Botha
- Maija Koivunen
- Raakel Viheroksa
- Taina Peltonen
- Milla Hiitti
- Kätilö ja terveydenhoitaja Virtuaalihenkilö
Person in charge
Elina Botha
Groups
-
20KL
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the scientific research process in nursing research
- is able to distinguish the quantitative and qualitative approaches from each other
- is able to choose the proper data collection and analysis methods for each approach
- is able to assess the ethical principles of scientific research
- identifies the scientific challenges in nursing and perceives solutions for them
- is able to choose and delimit the thesis topic supporting his/her own learning and working life
- is able to explain his/her own choices with scientific arguments
- is able to independently seek data for the theoretical basis of the thesis
- is able to make a thesis plan in accordance with the instructions and to explain his/her choices and topic limitations
- is able to name main information sources in his/her field and systematically search for information on his/her topic
- is able to critically evaluate information and use it ethically in his/her thesis and in working life after his/her studies.
Content (course unit)
Nursing research
- recent studies in nursing science
- research ethics
- steps of the study process
- empirical research: quantitative, qualitative
- theoretical research
- data collection and analysis methods and their use
Statistics
- basics of SPSS
- use of the e-form editor — making an electronic questionnaire
- measuring scales
- description of statistical data
- basics of processing and reporting data
Orientation to the Bachelor’s Thesis
- projects in the bachelor’s thesis
- choosing and delimiting the topic for the bachelor’s thesis
- process of the bachelor’s thesis
- working life connection
- analysis tasks
- the bachelor’s thesis plan
Prerequisites (course unit)
The student has completed three supervised clinical practices in nursing and participated in the course on Nursing Science in Past and Today.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Pass
The student
- is able to seek information on the topic of his / her thesis
- can identify the different aspects of previous studies
- is able to describe the research process
- knows the principles of quantitative, qualitative and theoretical research
- can identify the basics of statistics
- utilises the guidance and literature in the preparation of the thesis plan
Fail
The student
- does not know the stages of the research process
- cannot identify the different aspects of previous studies
- does not have knowledge of research methods
- cannot explain the basics of statistics
- has not utilized guidance and literature in the preparation of the thesis plan
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail