INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR DERS TANITIM VE UYGULAMA BİLGİLERİ

Kodu	Dersin Adı	Yarıyıl	Süresi(T+U)	Kredisi	AKTS Kredisi
ESS504	INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR	3	0	0	18

DERS BİLGİLERİ
Dersin Öğretim Dili :	İngilizce
Dersin Düzeyi	MASTER'S DEGREE, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Dersin Türü	Zorunlu
Dersin Veriliş Şekli	-
Dersin Koordinatörü	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Dersi Veren Öğretim Üyesi/Öğretim Görevlisi	Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MAGDALINE ENOW MBI TARKANG MARY
Ders Ön Koşulu	Yok

AMAÇ VE İÇERİK
Amaç:	At the end of this course, students will: By adopting the principle of scientific reliability, it is aimed for the student to have the capacity to conduct research and present a thesis proposal.
İçerik:	The content of this course; methods of determining the topic and thesis name, thesis design and creating a contents page, writing the preface, introduction, purpose, importance and appendices, writing the theoretical and conceptual framework, rules for writing the scope and boundaries, universe and sample, writing dependent and independent variables and hypotheses, Writing the data collection technique and timing, writing the findings and conclusion section, rules regarding referencing, and thesis studies constitute application topics.

DERSİN ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI (Öğrenciler, bu dersi başarı ile tamamladıklarında aşağıda belirtilen bilgi, beceri ve/veya yetkinlikleri gösterirler.)
Develops theoretical knowledge of thesis writing.
Analyzes the prescribed regulations that should be taken into account when writing a thesis.
The individual formulates the approach for their thesis based on their acquired expertise in research methodologies.
Writes a thesis proposal using the theoretical and practical knowledge gained from this course.

HAFTALIK DERS KONULARI VE ÖNGÖRÜLEN HAZIRLIK ÇALIŞMALARI
Hafta	Ön Hazırlık	Konular	Yöntem
1	Reading	Methods of determining general topic and thesis name	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
2	Reading	Creation of a thesis design and contents page.	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
3	Reading	Composing the preface, introduction, purpose, importance, and annexes.	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
4	Reading	Writing the theoretical and conceptual framework	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
5	Reading	Rules for writing scope and boundaries, population and sample	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
6	Reading	Writing dependent, independent variables and hypotheses	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
7	Reading	Writing data collection technique and schedule	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Writing the Findings and Conclusion section	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
10	Reading	Rules for citation and referencing	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
11	Reading	Rules for citation and referencing	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
12	Reading	Practice through thesis studies	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
13	Reading	Practice through thesis studies	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
14	Reading	Practice through thesis studies	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
15	Reading	Practice through thesis studies	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

KAYNAKLAR
Altunişik, R., Coşkun, R., Bayraktaroğlu, S., & Yildirim, E. (2005). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri. Sakarya Publication, Adapazarı.
Berg, B. L., & Lune, H. (2015). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Eğitim Publication.
Taylor, S. J., Bogdan, R., & DeVault, M. (2015). Introduction to qualitative research methods: A guidebook and resource. John Wiley & Sons.
Becker, H. (2013). Sosyal Bilimcilerin Yazma Çilesi-Yazımın Sosyal Organizasyonu Kuramı-,(Çev: Şerife Güneş). Ankara: Heretik.

ÖLÇME VE DEĞERLENDİRME
Yarıyıl İçi Yapılan Çalışmaların Ölçme ve Değerlendirmesi	Etkinlik Sayısı	Katkı Yüzdesi	Açıklama

(0) Etkisiz	(1) En Düşük	(2) Düşük	(3) Orta	(4) İyi	(5) Çok İyi
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Program Yeterlilikleri/Çıktıları	Katkı Düzeyi
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To explain the basic concepts and theories associated with the field of business administration				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Program Yeterlilikleri/Çıktıları	Katkı Düzeyi
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To relate concepts and cases in the field of business administration				3
2	To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Program Yeterlilikleri/Çıktıları	Katkı Düzeyi
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To draw conceptual and theoretical connections between past and present business cases and to make forecasts for the future						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Program Yeterlilikleri/Çıktıları	Katkı Düzeyi
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Business Administration and to use this information for personal studies.						5
2	To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Program Yeterlilikleri/Çıktıları	Katkı Düzeyi
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.						5
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Program Yeterlilikleri/Çıktıları	Katkı Düzeyi
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To analyze data and findings in the field of Business Administration with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.						5
2	To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Business Administration and to offer solutions for each.						5
3	To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Business Administration in professional life.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Program Yeterlilikleri/Çıktıları	Katkı Düzeyi
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To convey information related with the field of Business Administration by using effective presentation and communication techniques						5
2	To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes				3
3	To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Program Yeterlilikleri/Çıktıları	Katkı Düzeyi
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.					4
2	To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.					4

DERSİN İŞ YÜKÜ VE AKTS KREDİSİ
Öğrenme-Öğretme Etkinlikleri İş Yükü
Öğrenme-Öğretme Etkinlikleri	Etkinlik(hafta sayısı)	Süresi(saat sayısı)	Toplam İş Yükü
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	10	140
Preliminary & Further Study	12	12	144
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	12	144
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	14	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	454