Study Guide

Objective

The Student:
- has basic insights into knowledge theory, theory of science, research, and development methodology
- understands the research process and how the different parts interact with each other
-has basic skills in carrying out projects, research and development work
-understand and can describe in qualitative and quantitative approaches and knowledge interests

Content

-basic science theory and research and development methodology concepts
-general logical rules and methodological principles and methods for data collection and analysis
-the basics of project activities

Location and time

See schedule

Materials

Recommended literature:
Ahnlund, P. & Sauer, L. 2021. Att forska i socialt arbete. Utmaningar, förhållningssätt och metoder. Lund: Studentlitteratur. According to instructions.
Denscombe, M. 2016. Forskningshandboken - för småskaliga forskningsprojekt inom samhällsvetenskaperna. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
Eklund, S. 2010. Arbeta i projekt - individen, gruppen, ledaren. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
Patel, R. & Davidson, R. (1994 eller senare upplaga). Forskningsmetodikens grunder. Att planera, genomföra och rapportera en undersökning. Lund: Studentlitteratur. 2. upplagan.
Rosing, H. (1984 eller tidigare upplaga) Vetenskapens logiska grunder. Hangö: Schildts.
Other literature suggested by the examiner.

Teaching methods

Lectures and small scale exercises

Exam schedules

The written assignments must be submitted before the end date of the course, alternatively the written test is held before the end date.

Completion alternatives

Written assignments and/or a written test.

Student workload

27 h per credit, 81 h in total.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student possesses a basic competence in the subject / The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject

Assessment methods and criteria

Through the assignment and/or the written test, the student is expected to demonstrate fundamental knowledge of epistemology, research methodology, as well as scientific critique and assessment of sources

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student lacks fundamental knowledge of epistemology, research methodology, project management, as well as scientific criticque and assessment of sources

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has limited knowledge of epistemology, research methodology and project management, as well as scientific criticque and assessment of sources

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student demonstrates good knowledge of epistemology, research methodology and project management, as well as scientific criticque and assessment of sources

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent knowledge of epistemology, research methodology, project management, as well as scientific criticque and assessment of sources

Qualifications

No previous knowledge