•   Research and Development YHT1PE006-3006 24.10.2022-16.12.2022  5   (RZ21ST, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student:
    - Knows how to find relevant information as well as sources and critically assess the trustworthiness of information
    - Knows how to analytically describe the research process in the appropriate academic style and correctly refer to sources
    - Knows how to use suitable methods for the collection and analysis of data concerning working life
    - Knows how to justify one’s choices and make concrete and actionable development proposals
    - Knows how to apply ethical principles throughout the research and development process
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    Is able to find sources necessary for development and research work. Is able to make a research and development plan. Recognizes different research methods and ethical questions related to research work.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    Is able to choose and apply suitable methods for obtaining working life information. Can analyze information and data, and justify one’s choices. Can describe the research process and concrete development proposals.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Is able to critically assess the reliability of information, analyses and research. Can apply ethical principles throughout one’s research and development work. Is able to assess development proposals and their implementation in working life.

    Teaching methods and instruction

    The learning goals of this module can be reached in the following ways:

    Attending lectures in Zoom and in class and completing the related assignments as full-time studies

    Assessing one’s own learning is a compulsory part of the module

    The course is delivered and coordinated by Kristiina Adamsson (kristiina.adamsson@haaga-helia.fi) and Aarni Tuomi (aarni.tuomi@haaga-helia.fi)

    Learning material and recommended literature

    • Saunders, M., Lewis, P. & Thornhill, A. 2016. Research methods for business students. 7th ed. Harlow, Pearson Education.

    • LAB8. Toolkit 42. URL: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/fi/tool-factory#toolbox /. Accessed 24th of April 2021.

    • Other material provided by the teachers.

    Working life connections

    Development work of co-operating with students’ place of employment or other company/organization operating in the business to meet the learning objectives.

    Campus

    Haaga Campus

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    The course is conducted in HOTEM-programmes with a mix of international students and exchange students. International library databases are utilized and where possible international guest lecturers are invited.

    Timing

    24.10.2022 - 16.12.2022

    Learning assignments

    The course has three mandatory assignments: 1) Ideation and innovation method presentation in groups (pass/fail), deadline Thu 30th of October, presentations 31st of Oct 2) Creating Food Tourism routes/trails for Hungry for Finland in groups (70% of the grade), the final deadline 13rd of Dec, it includes also other minor deadlines: • Research plan 3rd of Nov at 11.00 • Theoretical framework 7th of Nov at 13.00 • Preliminary food tourism route 23rd of Nov at 12.00 • Draft version of the whole report 28th of Nov at 11.00 3) Individual exam (30% of the grade), Exam in the Moodle, Zoom, on 1st of Dec at 11-12.00 In addition, Zoom sessions and classroom teaching include different kind of activities and tasks which will not be assessed but has deadlines. Also some voluntary homework is given.

    Enrollment

    13.06.2022 - 21.10.2022

    Content scheduling

    We have both classroom teaching (classroom G306, Fazer) and Zooms (link in Moodle)

    Mondays 14–16.45

    Thursdays 11.15–13.45



    Preliminary timetable

    Mon 24.10 G306 Kick off and introduction of the course

    Orientation to research and development
    Food tourism in Finland
    Introducing the course assignment by Hungry for Finland project: Creating Food Tourism Route in Finland
    Introducing the assignment concerning library resources (deadline 26.10.)
    Introducing the ideation, innovation and development methods assignment (deadline 30.10)


    Thu 27.10 G306 Literature search and library sources, theoretical framework

    Guest speaker: Mrs Katri Hollo from Haaga library services
    Introduction for research plan assignment

    Mon 31.10. G306 Ideation, innovation and development methods

    Ideation, innovation and development methods assignment (deadline 30.10.)
    Student teams’ presentations of ideation, innovation or development method
    Guest speaker
    Research planning

    Thu 3.11. Zoom Presentations of research plans & ethical issues in RDI

    Deadline for the Research plan at 11.00., feedback during the Zoom-session
    Start writing the theoretical background for your report.


    Mon 7.11. Zoom & Thu 10.11. G306 Qualitative research methods: interviews and observation

    Deadline for Theoretical background on Mon 7.10. at 13.00

    Feedback during the Zoom-session

    Start planning interviews.



    Mon 14.11 & Thu 17.11. Independent teamwork: data collecting week, interviews,

    observation, start creating the routes

    Deadline for the interview guide, you’ll need it while doing interviews



    Mon 21.11. G306 & Thu 24.11. G306 Quantitative research methods & Webropol

    Deadline for the preliminary food tourism route 23.11. at 12.00



    Mon 28.11. G306 Data analyzing, reporting, visualization & infographics

    Deadline for “draft reports”, 28.11. at 14.00, feedback during the classroom session



    Thu 1.12. Zoom Exam. Independent teamwork, creating presentations



    Mon 5.12. G306 The Food tourism route carnival

    Students’ presentations of the end results: the routes


    Thu 8.12. Zoom Thesis in Haaga-Helia

    Guest speakers, Mrs Violeta Salonen and Mrs Riina Iloranta: Thesis process in Haaga-Helia, how do I get started with my thesis?
    Ideating own thesis topic


    Mon 12.12 G306 Finalizing reports -guiding

    Groups
    • RZ21ST
    • RZ21SH
    • CONTACT
    Teachers

    Kristiina Adamsson, Mirjami Willman

    Seats

    15 - 30

    Further information

    Successful completion of the module is evaluated on a scale of 1 to 5. The assessment criteria is presented on a scale 1 - 3 - 5.

    Grade 1
    Student is able to search for sources of information needed for development and research. She/he can write a research and development plan. Student identifies different research methods and ethical issues related to research activities.

    Grade 3
    Student is able to choose and use suitable methods for obtaining research material and working life information. She/he can analyze data material and justify his / her choices. Student is able to describe one's own research process and concrete development proposals.

    Grade 5
    Student can critically evaluate the reliability of data, analyzes and research. She/he apply ethical principles in his/her research and development work. Student is able to evaluate development proposals and their implementation in working life.

    Degree Programme

    HOTEM Degree Programme in Hospitality, Tourism and Experience Management

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5