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BK10A1200 Research Methods and Methodologies Introduction 2013

Join Dr. Harri Eskelinen in this comprehensive course on Research Methods and Methodologies, designed for M.Sc. students. The curriculum emphasizes qualitative and quantitative analysis, literature reviews, survey techniques, and effective presentation skills. Students will develop a scientific research plan based on IMRAD principles and present their work in a seminar format. The course includes active discussions rather than traditional lectures, promoting an engaging learning environment. Grading will be based on classroom activity and seminar performance.

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BK10A1200 Research Methods and Methodologies Introduction 2013

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  1. BK10A1200Research Methods and MethodologiesIntroduction2013 Dr. Harri Eskelinen

  2. Briefly about the lecturer… • D.Sc Harri Eskelinen, GSM +358 40 1979 280, email:harri.eskelinen@lut.fi • Senior Research Scientist at LUT since 1999, before that lecturer and assistant since 1985. Since 2011 nominated as an adjunct professor. • D.Sc 1999 • Main research topics: • DFMA • MW-mechanics • Green technology in material selection • Distance learning • Supervising following courses: • Technical Drawing and 3D-modelling • Material Science • Engineering Design and Mechanisms • Machine Element Design • Research Methods and Methodologies

  3. General information • Year and period of the university course module: • M.Sc 1, periods 1-2 • Modes of study: • Lectures: only 1st period (on Wednesdays at 13.15-15.00, room 4509) • Exercises and presentations: only 2nd period (on Wednesdays 14.15-16.00, room 4509) • Independent study 1st-2nd period • Estimated total workload 104 h

  4. Content • Learning outcomes: • Criteria to evaluate scientific contribution. • Scientific research projects in engineering science. • Principles of qualitative and quantitative analysis. • Viewpoints of how to illustrate the results of quantitative analysis. • Different means to carry out literature reviews, interviews and surveys.

  5. Content (continued…) • Utilization of tacit (silent) knowledge. • Contents and structures of research plans and research structures based on IMRAD-principle. • Viewpoints of writing scientific articles and conference papers. • Practical advice about making a conference presentation. • Guidelines of acting as an opponent in a scientific conference or seminar.

  6. Practical work • Each student will be asked to prepare a scientific research plan according to giving instructions • The required theory, guidelines and framework for preparing the research plan will be discussed in the classroom during the lectures (period 1) • The students are asked to make notes during the lectures. The lectures are more like “discussions together” than typical “teacher-to-student interaction” • The research plan will be presented to the other students in a form of a seminar presentation (period 2) • Each student will be asked to work as an opponent to another student in the seminar

  7. Timetable

  8. Evaluation • Grading (0) 1…5 • No written exam • Activity at classroom during the lectures and exercises 30%, period 1 • Seminar presentation and working as an opponent 70%, period 2

  9. Topic of the research plan • Select the topic for your research based on the following general guidelines: • The purpose is to carry out scientific research • You should be familiar with the theoretical basis of the research topic • It would be good if both qualitative and quantitative methods could be utilized. However, the main part should be quantitative. • Try to find the topic from the research area, which is familiar either to your own home university or to LUT • Try to find a topic, which requires a research team and where the total time of the research could be 3-4 years • Try to avoid too general research topics • Name the first draft of the research topic during this introduction lecture and give the final topic to the lecturer during the week 39 • Do not copy any existing research plans!

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