Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- understands and can apply the steps of a research process
- knows how to use appropriate methods within research and development
- can write scientific text
- is able to carry out critical source selection and learns about correct language use with regard to structure and style
- has insights into how AI can be utilized in research
- can draw up a research plan

Content

-Introduction to the research process
-Research ethics and source criticism
-Research and development methods
-Scientific writing
-AI and its applications in research and literature search
-Compilation of a research plan

Qualifications

Swedish for Business and at least 120 ects

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can describe the basic steps of the research process and demonstrates a fundamental understanding of each step.
The student can ethically apply a basic research or development method with some guidance.
The student is familiar with the fundamental structure of a scientific text.
The student can identify and use basic sources but shows limited critical ability in selecting sources.
The student has a basic understanding of how AI can be utilized in research.
The student can compile a simple research plan with support, though the plan often lacks detail and depth.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can independently plan the various steps of the research process and understands how they are interconnected.
The student can ethically apply a research or development method correctly and without extensive guidance, demonstrating an understanding of the method's strengths and weaknesses.
The student can analyze a well-structured scientific text with clear arguments and correct use of academic formats and citation styles.
The student demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate and select relevant and reliable sources, and integrates these into a well-supported scientific text.
The student has a good understanding of how AI tools can support the research process, particularly in data analysis and information retrieval, with some understanding of the limitations of these tools.
The student can create a research plan with a well-developed methodology and clear timeline, and can justify the choice of research question and method.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates a deep understanding of the research process and can critically reflect on how the various steps affect the research outcome. The student can also adapt the process to specific research problems.
The student can not only apply research methods independently and ethically, but also adapt these methods to meet complex research challenges.
The student can analyze a high-quality scientific text with strong arguments, in-depth analysis, and flawless formatting.
The student demonstrates an advanced ability to select and critically evaluate sources, integrating them in a way that deepens the analysis and strengthens the argumentation.
The student has an excellent understanding of how AI tools can support the research process, particularly in data analysis and information retrieval, with a solid understanding of the limitations of these tools.
The student can develop a detailed and well-thought-out research plan that demonstrates creativity, originality, and a strong connection between the introduction, research question, and methodology.