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Research Methods (5 cr)

Code: IM00DS14-3007

General information


Enrolment period
01.12.2023 - 15.01.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
11.01.2024 - 09.05.2024
Implementation has ended.
Credits
5 cr
Virtual portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended 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
23MEDIAART
Degree Programme in Media and Arts
Tags
ONLINE
Course
IM00DS14

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)

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