Module 'Research and development methodology'

To introduce the students the principles of evidence-based research and to teach them to use a variety of evidence-based information sources, to prepare a proper herbarium and graduation thesis and a course paper.
Upon completion of the module, the student:
1. Is able to use professional evidence-based sources for writing a course paper.
2. Is able to use Estonian and/or English language for writing development and research papers.
3. Is able to prepare a herbaarium.
4. Is familiar with different research methods and is able to use them in carrying out applied research.
5. Values ethics and is ready to apply the knowledge gained in professional work.
6. Has practical skills in information searching and processing (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, computer-graphics, and file operations).