Research Methods (5 cr)
Code: IM00DS14-3005
General information
Enrolment period
01.12.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
11.01.2023 - 30.05.2023
Credits
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Online learning
Unit
Media and Arts
Campus
TAMK Mediapolis
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Media and Arts
Teachers
- Juha Suonpää
- Christopher Smith
- Kati Syvälahti
- Tomi Leino
Person in charge
Tomi Leino
Groups
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19MEDIAART
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20MEDIAART
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18MEDIAART
Objectives (course unit)
The student is able to:
-find a topic for the own thesis and select the potential research methodology
-select and use the potential research methodology in the Thesis work
-set the research problems
-start setting a proper framework for the Thesis and get feedback about the plan
-use different sources of information effectively
Content (course unit)
Idea generation, research methods, sources of information, data mining
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:
https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:
https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:
https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi
Location and time
Mondays 12-15 @ Zoom
Assessment methods and criteria
TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation.
https://www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/handbook/tamk?search=tamk%20assessment%20criteria&page=2198
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Lessons, presentations, assignments.
Learning materials
The teacher will instruct about learning materials during the course.
Content scheduling
Starts on Monday 16.01. 12-15 Introduction (Tomi, Chris)
30.01. 12-15 TASK 1) Thesis Analysis - Presentations (Tomi, Chris)
13.02. 12-15 TASK 2) Research question - Presentations (Tomi, Chris)
20.02. 12-15 Information retrieval and TAMK library resources (Kati Syvälahti)
06.03. 12-15 Research methods - literature review, technology review, interview, questionnaire, observation, benchmarking... (Chris) TASK 3)
13.03. 12-14 Thesis structure, using images (Juha)
27.03. 12-15 TASK 4) - Structure/Initial Table of Contents - Presentations (Chris, Juha, Tomi)
17.04. 12-15 TASK 5) - Thesis plan - Presentations on thesis/research framework, methods and plans (Chris, Juha, Tomi)