Module 'Research Methods and Development Work'

17 ECTS
Objectives:
1 To provide an overview about the methodological starting-points and methods set for scientific works and researches, besides paying attention to ethical aspects and authors` rights;
2 to provide knowledge of professional English terminology;
3 to provide practical skills for data processing and composing different documents with computer as required;
4 to give possibility to participate in professional development activities.

Having passed the module, the student:
1 has knowledge for searching and analyzing speciality literature and evidence-based scientific articles, and skills for composing evidence-based research;
2 is able to analyze and evaluate published scientific works;
3 has practical skills for processing information on computer;
4 is able to use different databases and infotechnological possibilities in the searching, composing and distributing the information related to occupational therapy taking into consideration the law on authors` rights;
5 has participated in professional development activities;
6 knows professional English terminology, English communication language, and is correct in its oral and written forms;
7 is able to write a course paper and compose the project for the final thesis