920003J Responsible research: publications, data, metrics and merits, 2 ECTS cr
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920003J |
Validity |
01.08.2011 -
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Responsible research: publications, data, metrics and merits |
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Responsible res |
Scope | 2 ECTS cr |
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Type | Post-graduate Studies |
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Type | Course |
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Grading | 1 - 5, pass, fail |
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Unit |
University of Oulu Graduate School, UniOGS |
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Teachers
Name |
Ursula Heinikoski
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Heli Ruotsalainen
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Description
ECTS Credits |
2 ECTS credits / 54 hours of work |
Language of instruction |
English on autumn term, Finnish on spring term. |
Timing |
The course unit is held in the autumn semester, during period II, and in the spring semester, during period IV. It is recommended to complete the course at the beginning of the doctoral studies. |
Learning outcomes |
After completing the course the students
- are able to find the most important and high-impact international literature on their research subject,
- are familiar with the publishing practices in their field of study and know how to evaluate the importance of scientific publications,
- understand the issues associated with responsible science and the managing of research data,
- know how to apply what they have learned in the publishing process of an academic dissertation and/or article. |
Contents |
Finding scientific information and the most important databases. Reference management.
Evaluation of publications based on quantitative and qualitative methods. Visibility of researchers and research. Choosing publication channel. Responsible science, open access publishing, and managing of research data. |
Mode of delivery |
Blended teaching |
Learning activities and teaching methods |
Lectures and guided exercises 12h, web course 27h, self-study 15h
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Target group |
Doctoral students |
Recommended or required reading |
Open science - web course
Responsible research in the University of Oulu
Subject guides, where applicable |
Assessment methods and criteria |
Participation in lectures and successful completion of the open science web course and course assignments. |
Grading |
Pass/fail |
Person responsible |
Ursula Heinikoski |
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Current and future instruction
Future examinations
No examinations in WebOodi |