Research Methods (5 cr)
Code: IM00DS14-3009
General information
Enrolment period
01.12.2024 - 17.01.2025
Timing
11.01.2025 - 30.04.2025
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
- Saija Tapio
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
20.1 Introducing the course (Chris, Tomi)
3.2 Analysis of Prior Theses (Chris, Tomi)
10.2 Library
17.2 Research Questions (Chris, Tomi)
3.3 Structure & Images (Juha)
10.3 Copyrights, Data, AI (Tomi)
17.3 Research Methods (Chris)
24.3 Table of Content (Chris, Tomi)
7.4 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
20.1 Introducing the course (Chris, Tomi)
3.2 Analysis of Prior Theses (Chris, Tomi)
10.2 Library
17.2 Research Questions (Chris, Tomi)
3.3 Structure & Images (Juha)
10.3 Copyrights, Data, AI (Tomi)
17.3 Research Methods (Chris)
24.3 Table of Content (Chris, Tomi)
7.4 Research Plan (Chris, Juha, Tomi)