Written Communication and Digital SkillsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 7S00GV34
Credits
5 op
Objectives
This course introduces students to digital tools and the communication and writing skills required in both academic and professional contexts. Additionally, it covers the fundamental principles of data protection.
Upon completing this course, students will:
• Be familiar with key text genres relevant to academic study and the workplace, and be able to apply them
• Know how to use information and library services for scholarly research (particularly article databases)
• Effectively utilize common digital tools used in professional settings
• Demonstrate purposeful and goal-oriented communication in workplace contexts
• Critically evaluate information and describe the basic principles of data security and privacy
Content
• Communication
• Information retrieval
• Images and videos
• Data security and protection
• Digital tools
• MS Office programs
• TAMK’s IT applications
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Student
• can describe phenomena related to goals, theory, and define fundamental concepts
• has not justified choices, solutions, or theoretical perspectives thoroughly; theoretical reasoning is straightforward
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Student
• can apply theory and concepts, and organize information in relation to each other
• can narrow down problems and tasks, as well as justify solutions and choices
• can evaluate matters and examine them from different perspectives
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student
• can analyze information and actions, connecting them to a professional context
• can find improvement opportunities and justify various approaches and alternative solutions
• can creatively devise new solutions or combine existing ones
Enrolment period
02.07.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Sanna Keskikuru
- Eija Lähteenmäki
- Marja-Liisa Timperi
Person in charge
Sanna Keskikuru
Groups
-
24SOA
-
24SO
Objectives (course unit)
This course introduces students to digital tools and the communication and writing skills required in both academic and professional contexts. Additionally, it covers the fundamental principles of data protection.
Upon completing this course, students will:
• Be familiar with key text genres relevant to academic study and the workplace, and be able to apply them
• Know how to use information and library services for scholarly research (particularly article databases)
• Effectively utilize common digital tools used in professional settings
• Demonstrate purposeful and goal-oriented communication in workplace contexts
• Critically evaluate information and describe the basic principles of data security and privacy
Content (course unit)
• Communication
• Information retrieval
• Images and videos
• Data security and protection
• Digital tools
• MS Office programs
• TAMK’s IT applications
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• can describe phenomena related to goals, theory, and define fundamental concepts
• has not justified choices, solutions, or theoretical perspectives thoroughly; theoretical reasoning is straightforward
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• can apply theory and concepts, and organize information in relation to each other
• can narrow down problems and tasks, as well as justify solutions and choices
• can evaluate matters and examine them from different perspectives
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• can analyze information and actions, connecting them to a professional context
• can find improvement opportunities and justify various approaches and alternative solutions
• can creatively devise new solutions or combine existing ones
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.07.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Sanna Keskikuru
- Eija Lähteenmäki
- Marja-Liisa Timperi
Person in charge
Sanna Keskikuru
Groups
-
24SOB
-
24SO
Objectives (course unit)
This course introduces students to digital tools and the communication and writing skills required in both academic and professional contexts. Additionally, it covers the fundamental principles of data protection.
Upon completing this course, students will:
• Be familiar with key text genres relevant to academic study and the workplace, and be able to apply them
• Know how to use information and library services for scholarly research (particularly article databases)
• Effectively utilize common digital tools used in professional settings
• Demonstrate purposeful and goal-oriented communication in workplace contexts
• Critically evaluate information and describe the basic principles of data security and privacy
Content (course unit)
• Communication
• Information retrieval
• Images and videos
• Data security and protection
• Digital tools
• MS Office programs
• TAMK’s IT applications
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• can describe phenomena related to goals, theory, and define fundamental concepts
• has not justified choices, solutions, or theoretical perspectives thoroughly; theoretical reasoning is straightforward
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• can apply theory and concepts, and organize information in relation to each other
• can narrow down problems and tasks, as well as justify solutions and choices
• can evaluate matters and examine them from different perspectives
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• can analyze information and actions, connecting them to a professional context
• can find improvement opportunities and justify various approaches and alternative solutions
• can creatively devise new solutions or combine existing ones
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.07.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Sanna Keskikuru
- Marja-Liisa Timperi
- Annina Korpela
Person in charge
Sanna Keskikuru
Groups
-
24SOC
-
24SO
Objectives (course unit)
This course introduces students to digital tools and the communication and writing skills required in both academic and professional contexts. Additionally, it covers the fundamental principles of data protection.
Upon completing this course, students will:
• Be familiar with key text genres relevant to academic study and the workplace, and be able to apply them
• Know how to use information and library services for scholarly research (particularly article databases)
• Effectively utilize common digital tools used in professional settings
• Demonstrate purposeful and goal-oriented communication in workplace contexts
• Critically evaluate information and describe the basic principles of data security and privacy
Content (course unit)
• Communication
• Information retrieval
• Images and videos
• Data security and protection
• Digital tools
• MS Office programs
• TAMK’s IT applications
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• can describe phenomena related to goals, theory, and define fundamental concepts
• has not justified choices, solutions, or theoretical perspectives thoroughly; theoretical reasoning is straightforward
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• can apply theory and concepts, and organize information in relation to each other
• can narrow down problems and tasks, as well as justify solutions and choices
• can evaluate matters and examine them from different perspectives
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• can analyze information and actions, connecting them to a professional context
• can find improvement opportunities and justify various approaches and alternative solutions
• can creatively devise new solutions or combine existing ones
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.07.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Sanna Keskikuru
- Marja-Liisa Timperi
- Annina Korpela
Person in charge
Sanna Keskikuru
Groups
-
24SOD
-
24SO
Objectives (course unit)
This course introduces students to digital tools and the communication and writing skills required in both academic and professional contexts. Additionally, it covers the fundamental principles of data protection.
Upon completing this course, students will:
• Be familiar with key text genres relevant to academic study and the workplace, and be able to apply them
• Know how to use information and library services for scholarly research (particularly article databases)
• Effectively utilize common digital tools used in professional settings
• Demonstrate purposeful and goal-oriented communication in workplace contexts
• Critically evaluate information and describe the basic principles of data security and privacy
Content (course unit)
• Communication
• Information retrieval
• Images and videos
• Data security and protection
• Digital tools
• MS Office programs
• TAMK’s IT applications
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• can describe phenomena related to goals, theory, and define fundamental concepts
• has not justified choices, solutions, or theoretical perspectives thoroughly; theoretical reasoning is straightforward
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• can apply theory and concepts, and organize information in relation to each other
• can narrow down problems and tasks, as well as justify solutions and choices
• can evaluate matters and examine them from different perspectives
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• can analyze information and actions, connecting them to a professional context
• can find improvement opportunities and justify various approaches and alternative solutions
• can creatively devise new solutions or combine existing ones
Assessment scale
0-5