Research and Development (4 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student
o knows the research process and understands the significance of research for the development of working practices
o can plan an experimental research study
o knows the procedure of the thesis process at TAMK and requirements of a thesis
o knows the processes of searching information and is able to evaluate information critically.
o understands the importance of productization and commercialization in development of products and services
o knows the basic principles of innovation, and tools and methods of innovating products and services

Content (course unit)

• phases of scientific problem solving and the research process
• research ethics
• reporting, scientific publications
• critical evaluation/analysis of research
• basic concepts of product development and commercialization
• innovation tools
• innovation project

Location and time

2nd period

Exam schedules

no exams

Assessment methods and criteria

Research module: grading 0-5, 50% of the final grade
-research plan 0-5
-thesis analysis 0-5
-abstract workshop (pass/fail)
-information searching (pass/fail)
Product development module: grading 0-5, 50% of the final grade
-process evaluation
-team work evaluation
-outcome evaluation

100% attendance required.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

lectures
presentations
exercises
contact lessons
workshops
project work in groups

Learning materials

Material in Moodle

Student workload

Research: 21 h contact, 33 h independent and group work

Completion alternatives

-

Further information

Completion of the research part of the course requires presence in contact teaching. In case of absence, please contact the teacher (Tuuli Välineva, Petri Tuohimäki or Päivi Lukin), with whom the replacement tasks and the timetable for their return will be agreed.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The criteria for approved course are not met.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student knows the research process with its stages and is able to analyze the quality and reliability of research. The student's written output corresponds to the TAMK's reporting guidelines and the satisfactory level of the thesis.
The student is partly familiar with the tools and basic principles of innovation
The student is able to recognize and develop product and service concepts.
The student makes, reports, and submits tasks according to the instructions.
The participation in group work is relatively poor.
The student's own contribution to the group's activities is small.
The use of references contains obvious shortcomings.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to master the research process with its stages and is able to analyze the themes of research in versatile ways. The student's written output corresponds to the TAMK's reporting guidelines and the good level of the thesis.
The student is familiar with the tools and basic principles of innovation
The student is able to analyze and develop realistic product and service concepts.
The student makes, reports, and submits tasks clearly and in versatile way.
The student is able to use his own experience as well as literature as a source.
The student participates actively in work.
The student's own contribution to the group's activities is moderate.
The student uses references accordingly.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to master the research process with its stages and is able to independently analyze the themes of research in versatile ways. The student's written output corresponds to the TAMK's reporting guidelines and the commendable level of the thesis.
The student is excellently familiar with the tools and basic principles of innovation
The student is able to analyze, develop and evaluate critically realistic product and service concepts.
The student makes, reports, and submits tasks excellently.
The student is able to use his own experience as well as literature as a source.
The student demonstrate understanding of the subject.
The student participates very actively in work.
The student's own contribution to the group's activities is significant.
The use of references is versatile and of high quality.