Research Methods 1 in Learning, Digitalization, and Sustainability, 7.5 credits
Research Methods 1 in Learning, Digitalization, and Sustainability, 7.5 högskolepoäng
| Course Code: | LM2S24 |
| Confirmed: | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Valid From: | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Education Cycle: | Second-cycle level |
| Disciplinary domain: | Social sciences |
| Subject group: | Education |
| Specialised in: | A1F Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements |
| Main field of study: | Education |
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
• Philosophy of science
• Methods of data collection
• Quantitative research methodology
• Qualitative research methodology
• Relationship between theory and method
• Research ethics
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and exercises performed individually and in groups.
A learning management system is used.
Students who have been admitted to and registered for a course have the right to receive instruction/supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course instance to which they were accepted. After that, the right to receive instruction/supervision expires.
Language of instruction is in English.
At least 10 credits from the master’s program LeaDS: Learning, Digitalization, and Sustainability, or equivalent. English proficiency is required.
The examination is based on the intended learning outcomes.
The course is examined through a seminar and an individual written assignment. For the seminar only the grades of U/G (Fail/Pass) are given. The individual written assignment is graded with A/B/C/D/E/FX or F.
The examination must allow for students to be assessed on an individual basis. Further information concerning assessment of specific intended learning outcomes and grading criteria is provided at the beginning of the course.
To receive the final grade of the course, the seminar and the individual written assignment must have been passed. The final grade of the course is determined by the grade given to the individual written assignment.
Students are guaranteed a minimum of three attempts to pass an examination, including the regular attempt.
| Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar | 3 credits | G/U |
| Individual written assignment | 4.5 credits | A/B/C/D/E/FX/F |
The instruction is followed up throughout the course. A course evaluation is conducted at the end of the course. A summary and comments are published in the learning management system. The evaluation constitutes a basis for future improvements to the course.
If a student has failed the same examination three times, the student can request that the next attempt be graded by a new examiner. The decision to accept or reject such a request is made by the associate dean of education. A student may not make a second attempt at any examination already passed in order to receive a higher grade.
In case a course is terminated or significantly altered, examination according to the earlier syllabus shall be offered on at least two occasions in the course of one year after the termination/alteration.
The examiner has the right to give an adapted examination or let the student carry out the examination in an alternative way provided that the intended learning outcomes can be secured and that there are exceptional reasons for this, including the student's right to targeted study support.
Bryman, Alan et al. (2021). Bryman's social research methods. (Sixth edition). Oxford UniversityPress. Appr. 670 pages.
Fujii, Lee Ann. 2012. “Research Ethics 101: Dilemmas and Responsibilities.” PS, PoliticalScience & Politics 45 (4):717-23. https:doi.org/10.1017/S1049096512000819. 5 pages.
Oreskes. (2019). Why trust science? Princeton University Press. Available online at: https:primo.library.ju.se/permalink/46JUL_INST/1kh77vo/alma998107310603831. 92 pages.
Articles and extracts: appr. 200 pages.
Reference literature
Citing Sources – How to Create Literature References
http://ju.se/library/search--write/citing-sources---how-to-create-literature-references.html
Sourcewise: A Student's Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism
Information about plagiarism at higher education institutions
Available in the learning management system