Study Guide

Objective

Student
- have basic insights into knowledge theory and science theory
- can both manually and digitally search for evidence-based knowledge and scientific articles
- can apply the research process systematically and flexibly in the learning process and in projects
- understands and can describe qualitative and quantitative approaches and knowledge interests
- has preparedness to independently and under supervision carry out thesis work
- has the ability to analyze scientific knowledge and can apply the knowledge in the care work
- can reflect on how evidence-based knowledge can be applied in the care work

Content

The research process
Qualitative research methods
Quantitative research methods

Location and time

Spring 2023
Alere, Novia

Materials

Henricson, M. 2018. Vetenskaplig teori och metod. Från idé till examination inom omvårdnad. Lund: Studentlitteratur
Carlsson, T. & Georgsson, S. (2021). Forsknignsetik. Ingår i Oscarsson M & Gerorgsson S. (red.). Etik för barnmorskor. Lund: Studentlitteratur, s 293- 308.
Forsknignsetiska delegationens dokument tenk.fi

Teaching methods

Lectures, written assignments and tentamen

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

Deadline for assignment 1 3rd of May 2023
Deadline for uppgift 2 12th of May 2023

Written exam on 25th of May 2023
retake on 2 general retake exams 25th of August and 15th of September 2023

International connections

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Completion alternatives

2 assignments Pass/ fail
+ written exam 0-5
Validation according to Novia's general instructions.

Student workload

3 credits correspond to 81 hours of work for students. Of theses 81 hours 30 are booked for lectures and seminars, The rest is independent work with possibility to supervision. The independent work results i 2 written assignments and a witten exam.
Feedback on individual or groupwork(assignment 1 and 2) in Moodle
Individual feedback on written exam if requested.

Use Novia instructions for thesis in the assignments.

Content scheduling

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Further information

The course is together with the public health nurse students
More information about content in Moodle course

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions and their knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, can be essential.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)

Assessment methods and criteria

For written assignment (3 scientific article review) 1 and 2 (review of 2 thesis) Pass/Fail
For examination grades 0-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

A written assignment is failed when it doesn't fulfill the requirements for a passed grade. The requirements for passed grade are available at the Moodlepage designed for the course
The examination is evaluated based on the answers given and if not the points all together reaches 50% of maximum the examination is failed.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

50-69% correct answers

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

70-89% correct answers

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

90-100% correct answers

Qualifications

No prior knowledge