Camilla Ekman
Relevant literature: books, articles - own choice
Eriksson, P. & Kovalainen, A. 2008.Qualitative Methods in Business Research. London: SAGE Publications Ltd
Individual and group work, peer assessments,
- acquaintance of relevant approaches, research and analysis methods and tools with a help of scientific publications, seminars etc.: action research, content analysis, interviews, observations, surveys, swot, coding...
- possible collaboration with organizations and companies
- planning of the upcoming thesis
Objects, timing and methods of assessment
Evaluation of the assignments and participation activity
Self and peer assessments
Swedish
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
15.06.2023 - 30.09.2023
15 - 50
Faculty of Business
Maria Engberg, Reija Anckar
Responsible teacher from Tuas Ulla Seppälä-Kavén.
Degree Programme in Service Design
3.00 credits
4.00 credits
H-5
According to the principles of credit transfer.
Assignments instead of exams.
15.9.2023 8.30-12.00
16.9.2023 13-16.15
29.9.2023 13-16.15
30.9.2023 13-16.15
13.10.2023 13-16.15
14.10.2023 13-16.15
8.12 2023 13-16.15
9.12.2023 13-16.15
Qualitative research:
Research and analysis methods and tools
Selected presentations during the contact lessons
Thesis idea: a draft and 2 opposing reports.
Academic writing: a draft
Quantitative statistics and research: analysis methods
Research methods:
Qualitative and quantitative methods
Academic English
Preparation for the Master’s thesis / Seminars:
Implementation plan:
Content:
- different types of approaches
- research principles
- different research methods
- research and development planning
- data collection - quantitative and or qualitative, mixed; data analysis
- quality issues and ethics in the research, data management, IPR and GDPR
- literature search, evaluation and use of the appropriate research methods for projects and master's thesis
No participation to the contact lessons
Quantity: Assignments are not completed to an acceptable level and or not returned assignments - instructions have not been followed
Quality: The minimum learning objectives are not met (look at the course description
Participation to the contact lessons
Communication and reflection are acceptable
Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability - assignments partly done according to the instructions
Active participation to the contact lessons
Communication and reflection are good
General understanding of theory and application - assignments done according to the instructions
Very active participation to the contact lessons
Outstanding communication, reflection and application of theory in practice - assignments done according to the instructions and returned on time -by the deadline