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. MUSTAFA ÖZAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. MUSTAFA ÖZAN
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	Develops concepts, theories and approaches in the field of International Logistics and Trade at the level of expertise.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relates concepts and phenomena in the field of International Logistics and Trade with other fields of Social Sciences.					4
2	Explains current information in the field by associating it with economics and business theories.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establishes a relationship from past to present between conceptual and theoretical connections related to international trade and logistics					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can conduct scientific research to examine the facts related to the field of International Trade and Logistics and use the acquired knowledge in their studies.						5
2	Using up-to-date technology, he/she can conduct research on the phenomena in his/her field and analyze with the information he/she has obtained.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	She undertakes a study related to her field on her own within the framework of discipline and responsibility.						5
2	As a leader or team member in a teamwork related to his/her field, he/she can undertake various tasks and fulfill them completely.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes information and findings related to International Trade and Logistics within the framework of cause-effect relationship and critical approach.						5
2	Defines the theoretical or practical gaps in the field of International Trade and Logistics and offers solutions.					4
3	Uses theoretical and applied knowledge about International Trade and Logistics in her academic and professional career.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It can direct or verbally convey information about the field of International Trade and Logistics to projects, events and social responsibility activities.				3
2	Can follow the developments in the field at international and national level and produce written and oral studies						5
3	Transfers information about the field of International Trade and Logistics by using effective presentation and communication techniques.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates according to legal, social and ethical values while transferring the information obtained from the sources.						5
2	Follows current developments and innovations in the field within the framework of the principle of lifelong learning.					4

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