Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

In the module students will learn to plan large and complex research studies independently and on the basis of information studies. Emphasis will be on the student’s independent identification and description of the research object, and on the student’s reflections on various methodological approaches for the implementation of the research study, including quantitative and qualitative approaches.

The module comprises virtual courses, seminars and supervision within the following area:

• research design

Learning objectives

Knowledge

In this module students will acquire knowledge of: 

• disciplinary paradigms and scientific methods

• the correlation between theory of science, scientific methods and choice of theory in scientific

  research studies

Skills

In this module students will acquire skills in:

• structuring subject specific research studies and research projects, including choice of research object, method and theory

• assessing the consequences of various methodological and theoretical approaches to subject specific studies and research projects

Competences

In this module students will acquire competences in:

• structuring subject specific studies and research projects in specific contexts in practice

• working independently and engaging in professional collaboration as regards the structuring of subject specific studies and research projects, with a professional approach.

Exam

Exams