Course: Research 2 credits: 2

Course code
IFVP18SEROND
Name
Research 2
Study year
2019-2020
ECTS credits
2
Language
Dutch, with parts in English
Coordinator
CONVERSIE
Modes of delivery
  • Tutorial
Assessments
  • Research 2 - Assignment

Learning outcomes

Main learning outcome

The student investigates a facility service using literature.

The student:

  • uses the practised information skills to find relevant literature (relating to the given question concerning a facility service)
  • accurately describes the steps taken in the search process
  • lists the retrieved literature concisely and correctly
  • indicates the reliability of the information found
  • draws a conclusion based on the information selected and assessed
  • writes a clear report based on literature research into a facility service

Content

This course focuses on deskresearch; deskresearch is an indispensable method in every research and/or project. We discuss various ways of finding suitable sources, and assessing the quality of the information found. As the final product for this course, students write an individual literature report in the field of facility management.