Research methods and scientific writingLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: AT22IS01
Credits
5 op
Objective
Reading and comprehending reliable, scientifically and technically high-level written articles and documentation is a prerequisite for successful work in technologically developing fields. The course introduces the students to the methodology of writing scientific technical documentation and articles. The course also aims at developing student’s written and presentation skills and serve as support for the individual master thesis work.
Knowledge and understanding
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- review and comprehend scientific and technical documentation
- understand the basic principles of different research methods in engineering
- understand the principles of writing for academic purposes
Skills and abilities
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- communicate technical and scientific material
- plan and realize a research study
Evaluation ability and approach
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- perform relevant choices of methodology for a research study,
- demonstrate their ability to write for an academic audience
Content
The contents of the course are reading and summarizing scientific articles and documentation, writing and presentation of technical material and work. Overview of qualitative and quantitative research methods in engineering.
Qualifications
No prerequisites
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Satisfactory skills in research methods, scientific writing and presentation skills.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good skills in research methods, scientific writing and presentation skills.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent skills in research methods, scientific writing and presentation skills.
Enrollment
15.06.2023 - 30.08.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Automation Technology
Teachers
- Hanna Kuusisto
- Ray Pörn
Teacher in charge
Ray Pörn
Groups
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AT23HP-VAutomation Technology, 2023, part-time studies
Objective
Reading and comprehending reliable, scientifically and technically high-level written articles and documentation is a prerequisite for successful work in technologically developing fields. The course introduces the students to the methodology of writing scientific technical documentation and articles. The course also aims at developing student’s written and presentation skills and serve as support for the individual master thesis work.
Knowledge and understanding
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- review and comprehend scientific and technical documentation
- understand the basic principles of different research methods in engineering
- understand the principles of writing for academic purposes
Skills and abilities
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- communicate technical and scientific material
- plan and realize a research study
Evaluation ability and approach
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- perform relevant choices of methodology for a research study,
- demonstrate their ability to write for an academic audience
Content
The contents of the course are reading and summarizing scientific articles and documentation, writing and presentation of technical material and work. Overview of qualitative and quantitative research methods in engineering.
Materials
See moodle page
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises, discussion and group work
Completion alternatives
Individual and group assignments or presentations.
Student workload
A total of 25 h of lectures/exercises and 100 h of own work.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Satisfactory skills in research methods, scientific writing and presentation skills.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good skills in research methods, scientific writing and presentation skills.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent skills in research methods, scientific writing and presentation skills.
Assessment methods and criteria
See moodle page or course info page
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
See moodle page or course info page
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
See moodle page or course info page
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
See moodle page or course info page
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
See moodle page or course info page
Qualifications
No prerequisites