Study Guide

Objective

The Student:
- has knowledge of the basic concepts of research methodology
- can describe the research- and development process and apply its various phases
- understands and can analyze scientific articles
- can apply and evaluate research ethics in research- and development activities
- has knowledge of different research and development models in nursing research and their application
- can apply the central data collection and analysis methods within their own scientific and professional field
- can write and argue scientifically
- is prepared to, under supervision and gradually more independently, carry out a thesis at the bachelor's level (YH)

Content

Research- and development process
Research- and development models
Principles of research ethics
Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods in nursing research
Scientific writing and reasoning

Qualifications

None

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponent ship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)