Study Guide

Objectives

In this course, students practice fundamental skills related to reading and producing scientific texts, information retrieval, and creating their own scientific writing.

Upon completing the course, students will be able to:
• Expand their knowledge base through systematic information retrieval
• Critically search for and evaluate information, using it purposefully
• Compose a written research paper using a research-oriented approach
• Orally present the overall content and key points of their research paper, utilizing visual aids

Content

• Expert Textual Skills and Professional Text Composition
• Foundations of Scientific Writing and the Writing Process
• Information Retrieval
• Ethical and Critical Use of Sources and Citation Practices
• Creating and Presenting a Research Paper

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

Further information

• Students pursuing qualifications as Early Childhood Social Workers will develop their research papers related to early childhood education and/or young children in early childhood education