INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBE504	INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR	3	0	0	18

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	MASTER'S DEGREE, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NEVRUZ BERNA TATLISU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NEVRUZ BERNA TATLISU-Assoc.Prof. SERDAR EGELİ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	At the end of this course, students; By adopting the principle of scientific reliability, it is aimed to reach the capacity to conduct research and to propose a thesis proposal.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of this course; topic and thesis name determination methods, thesis design and contents page creation, preface, introduction, purpose, importance and appendices, writing the theoretical and conceptual framework, the scope and boundaries, the rules about the universe and sample writing, dependent, independent variables and hypotheses, data collection technique and writing the timing, findings and writing the conclusion part, the rules related to the citation, the application of the thesis.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Develope theoretical knowledge about writing a thesis.
Consider formal rules to be considered while writing a thesis.
Design the method of the thesis writing through the knowledge gained about the research methods.
Write a thesis proposal through theoretical and practical knowledge acquired from this course.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading resources	General subject and thesis name determination methods	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
2	Reading resources	Thesis design and creating table of contents	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
3	Reading resources	Foreword, introduction, purpose, importance and writing of annexes	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
4	Reading resources	Writing the theoretical and conceptual framework	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
5	Reading resources	Rules for writing scope and boundaries, universe and sample	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
6	Reading resources	Writing dependent, independent variables and hypotheses	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
7	Reading resources	Data collection technique and timing	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading resources	Writing the Results and Conclusion	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
10	Reading resources	Rules for citation	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
11	Reading resources	Rules for citation	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
12	Reading resources	Application through thesis studies	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
13	Reading resources	Application through thesis studies	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
14	Reading resources	Application through thesis studies	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
15	Reading resources	Application through thesis studies	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
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.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has comprehensive and expert knowledge about concepts, rules and phenomena in the field and nearby areas.
2	Gain knowledge of service processes in the sector, management principles and rules, and effective factors on service.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	List the solutions for the problems that may be encountered in the area and nearby areas.
2	Has detailed information about scientific research methods used to follow current developments.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Knowledge in the field and nearby areas, researches, correlates and makes inferences between the concepts.
2	Use the knowledge and concepts learned in the management and control of service processes.
3	Analyze knowledge, concepts and methods in the sector; evaluate critically.
4	Design possible solutions by using research methods in detail and explains these solutions in a way that is understandable in the sector.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Realize the planning, coordination, management and control functions by applying the rules of legislation.
2	Follow closely new developments in the service sector and contribute to its field by presenting original academic studies.
3	Identify the deficiencies in the application processes as a result of the analyzes and develops appropriate methods to complete them.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Work independently in a group
2	Conduct the process with the team or alone by offering creative solutions to problems.
3	Take responsibility in group work and control time management of both himself and his team.
4	Develop methods to increase motivation in team work.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gain new knowledge and skills by using detailed research competence to improve himself / herself academically and professionally.
2	In line with the principle of lifelong learning, learn innovations by closely following current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the information and communication technologies required by the field at the level of expertise.
2	Take part in team works by establishing effective interpersonal communication.
3	Follow the developments in the sector and communicates with stakeholders in written and verbal form.
4	Recognize different cultures and provide collaborations in related field thanks to social ability.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Distribute the tasks in a fair way regardless of the characteristics of the team employees.
2	Carry out sustainable practices by caring about the social and natural environment.
3	While fulfilling its responsibilities in line with the legal regulations and rules, it shows tolerance and respect to its colleagues.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
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