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ACIT4100 Understanding and Communicating Research Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Understanding and Communicating Research
- Study programme
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Master's Programme in Applied Computer and Information Technology
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2022/2023
- Curriculum
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FALL 2022
- Schedule
- Programme description
- Course history
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Introduction
BIOB1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, ERGOB1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, FYB1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, RAB1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, SYKK1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, SYKP1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, TAB1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, FARB1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, PMED1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, ORI1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, and VERB1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits overlaps 100 %.
Required preliminary courses
Coursework requirements from MALK 4000-401, 4000- 402, MALKA 211 and 212 or equivalent must be approved to participate and submit coursework requirements in MALKA220.
Learning outcomes
A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
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Knowledge
On successful completion of this course the student:
- has thorough knowledge of writing in research processes
- has advanced knowledge of forums and channels in which research results are published
- has an introductory knowledge of the philosophy of science related to falsificationism, paradigms and research programs
- has thorough knowledge of the ethical basis for professional codes of conduct
- has advanced knowledge of writing styles related to research
- has thorough knowledge of structural templates for essay texts
- has thorough knowledge of the Toulmin model and its applications
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Skills
On successful completion of this course the student:
- can find research literature in literature databases
- can analyse and critically evaluate various information sources
- can write summaries using his/her own words
- can use electronic reference tools
- can identify the research method used in a scientific text
- can explain the application of a research method in a research project
- can organize research literature in such a way as to identify patterns and commonalities
- can communicate a research-related topic using digital media
- can write texts using classic style
General competence
On successful completion of this course the student:
- can reflect and discuss plagiarism
- has a thorough knowledge of responsibility for author and co-authorship in accordance with the Vancouver Convention
Content
One internal and one external examiner
Teaching and learning methods
All modules will be taught as lectures / seminars with assignments for students. Throughout the course, students will work on an individual essay from their own specialization topic. The essay will contain:
- a literature survey
- a discussion on the methods applied by the researchers in the material reviewed in their survey
- a discussion on the ethical challenges related their topic both with regard to the research applied and relative to uses in society
The essay will give the opportunity for the student to tie together all modules in this course into a cohesive document.
Course requirements
The course will include lectures, student exercises, individual papers, discussions.
Assessment
Students submit 3 written assignments, each with maximum 5 pages including references, according to the deadlines in the course schedule.
Permitted exam materials and equipment
All aids are permitted.
Grading scale
Grade scale A-F.
Examiners
I emnet inngår en obligatorisk skriftlig innlevering på åtte til ti sider som må være godkjent for at studentene skal få ta eksamen. Dersom innleveringen ikke blir godkjent, får studentene anledning til å levere forbedret versjon én gang. Faglærer informerer om frist for innlevering.
Course contact person
A grading scale of A (highest) to F (lowest) where A to E is a pass grade and F is a fail grade