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. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. MEHMET OĞUZHAN KILINÇEL
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	To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field of health.						5
2	Interprets to create new information by integrating the knowledge she has in the field of health with the knowledge from different disciplines, analyzes and synthesizes using different research methods and offers solutions.						5
3	Students writes the report of their research.						5
4	Performs the necessary examination, solves problems and problems by using other technological tools, including computers, and devices and tools specific to the field at an advanced level required by the health field.						5
5	Uses statistical software effectively, chooses statistical methods correctly, calculates and interprets correctly.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses statistical software effectively, chooses statistical methods correctly, calculates and interprets correctly						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Constructs issues that require expertise in the field of health, proposes solutions, solves problems, evaluates the results obtained and applies them when necessary.					4
2	In case of encountering unforeseen complex situations in the field of health, it develops solutions and produces solutions by taking responsibility.					4
3	It carries out studies related to the field of health independently and / or as a team.						5
4	Publish a scientific article in a national journal or present it at a scientific meeting.						5
5	It conducts scientific clinical and/or descriptive research/presentation/publication on priority issues related to its field and public health.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates the information related to the field of health with a critical approach and directs his/her learning.						5
2	Students applies the principles of professional development and lifelong learning in the field of health in their work.						5
3	On the subject of statistical analysis, he/she performs statistical analysis at a level that can read and evaluate a scientific article, follows evidence-based practices and conducts research that will create evidence in his/her field regarding professional practices.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students systematically discusses and shares their knowledge, current developments and their own work in the field of health with groups in the same field or outside, in written, oral and visual formats.						5
2	Examines the social relations in the professional and professional environment and the norms that guide these relations with a critical perspective and does what is necessary to improve them.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interprets strategy and policy development and implementation plans on health-related issues and evaluates the results in a scientific and ethical framework.						5
2	It observes and teaches social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, recording, interpreting and announcing data related to the field of health.						5
3	Apply the knowledge and problem-solving skills that their has internalized in the field of health in interdisciplinary studies.						5
4	Evaluates current developments in the field of health in line with national values and country realities, including the child and family, which are the basic units of society.						5
5	Develops strategy, policy and implementation plans on health-related issues and evaluates the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.						5
6	Contributes to national and international health policy studies on promoting health.					4
7	Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society, acts ethically.						5

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