Research Methods (5 cr)
Code: IM00DS14-3007
General information
Enrolment period
01.12.2023 - 15.01.2024
Timing
11.01.2024 - 09.05.2024
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
- Tomi Leino
- Maarit Laskujärvi
Person in charge
Tomi Leino
Groups
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19MEDIAART
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20MEDIAART
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21MEDIAART
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18MEDIAART
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23MEDIAARTDegree Programme in Media and Arts
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
This course will be online, sessions on Mondays 12-15
15.1. Introducing the course, Initial Ideas (Chris, Tomi)
29.1. Analyses of Prior Theses (Tomi, Chris)
12.2 Research methods (Chris)
19.2. Library Services (Maarit Laskujärvi)
4.3. Copyrights, Data & AI (Tomi)
18.3. Structure and Images(Juha Suonpää)
8.4. Table of Contents ( Tomi & Chris)
22.4. Research Plan (Chris, Juha, Tomi)
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
Mondays 12-15 @ Zoom
This course will be online, sessions on Mondays 12-15
15.1. Introducing the course, Initial Ideas (Chris, Tomi)
29.1. Analyses of Prior Theses (Tomi, Chris)
12.2. Copyrights, Data & AI (Tomi)
19.2. Library Services (Maarit Laskujärvi)
4.3. Research methods (Chris)
18.3. Structure and Images(Juha Suonpää)
8.4. Table of Contents ( Tomi & Chris)
22.4. Research Plan (Chris, Juha, Tomi)