Research methodology Field of study: Information Architecture
Programme code: W1-S1AI19.2023

Module name: Research methodology
Module code: W1-AI-S1-MBN05
Programme code: W1-S1AI19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Within the framework of the module, students acquire knowledge of the methods and techniques of specific sciences with an indication of their application in the design of information architecture research. Consequently, they are able to independently select and apply methods and techniques to solve problems of a scientific and/or practical nature that concern information architecture issues. They will be able to assess the usefulness of different types of information sources in scientific work and independently prepare bibliographic documentation using information technology tools. Students, with the knowledge provided in class, are aware of the need to follow the changes that are taking place in the field of modern information technology.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student is aware of the need to keep abreast of the changes that are taking place in modern science, especially in the area of digital information technology, and is ready to independently continuously supplement knowledge in this area. He is able to organize the workshop of scientific work. He knows how to gather meta-information, select, organize and elaborate it. [MBN05_1]
 K_K01 [3/5]
The student is able to independently select and apply research methods and techniques to plan scientific projects and solve problems of scientific and/or practical nature in the field of information architecture. He/she is also able to use various types of databases in the process of acquiring information and building search strategies for documentation of scientific works. [MBN05_2]
 K_U01 [5/5]
The student skillfully uses computer tools used in creating documentation of his own scientific work. He/she is able to correctly construct bibliographic documentation accompanying scientific work in various bibliographic styles. [MBN05_3]
 K_U05 [4/5]
The student knows the terminology of: cognition and reasoning in science, research process strategies, types of research. The student has knowledge of methods and techniques specific to various scientific disciplines applicable to information architecture research. The student is familiar with the ways of classifying sciences and the relations of information architecture with other fields and scientific disciplines. [MBN05_4]
 K_W01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [MBN05_fs_1] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Working with a computer [d01]  		course work MBN05_1 MBN05_2 MBN05_3 MBN05_4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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