SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOS116	SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS	2	3	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. FUNDA KARA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course; to ensure that students have the skills and competence to conduct research by using scientific research methods and observing ethical values.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of this course; relationship between science, theory and research, and how the processes related to the design and realization of scientific research and its reporting are carried out.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
1.Explain what scientific research is.
2. Designs a scientific research.
3. Distinguish scientific research methods.
4. Compares quantitative and qualitative research methods.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	The key concepts of scientific research	presentation, discussion, question and answer
2	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Scientific knowledge and epistemology	presentation, discussion, question and answer
3	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	The design and the process of scientific reserach	presentation, discussion, question and answer
4	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Universe, population ans sampling	presentation, discussion, question and answer
5	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	The key concepts of qualitative and quantitative research	presentation, discussion, question and answer
6	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Quantitative methods	presentation, discussion, question and answer
7	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Qualitative methods	presentation, discussion, question and answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Data collection and reporting of research	presentation, discussion, question and answer
10	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	The ethical codes of reserach	presentation, discussion, question and answer
11	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Applied research in communication	presentation, discussion, question and answer
12	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Content analysis	presentation, discussion, question and answer
13	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Discourse analysis	presentation, discussion, question and answer
14	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Semiotic analysis	presentation, discussion, question and answer
15	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Oral history studies	presentation, discussion, question and answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
AZİZ Aysel, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Teknikleri, 12. Basım, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2018
GERAY Haluk, Toplumsal Araştırmalarda Nicel ve Nitel Yöntemlere Giriş, 2. Baskı, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2006
Ed. SEVER Serdar, İSPİR Nevzat Bilge, İletişim Araştırmaları, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını No:2676, Eskişehir, 2012
BERGER Arthur Asa, Medya Çözümleme Teknikleri, çev.ed. Nilüfer PEMBECİOĞLU, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2018
John W. CRESWELL Araştırma Deseni Nitel, Nicel ve Karma Yöntem Yaklaşımları, 3. baskı Çev. Editörü: Selçuk BEŞİR DEMİR Eğiten Kitap, Ankara, 2017
Orhan GÖKÇE İçerik Analizi Kuramsal ve Pratik Bilgiler Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2006
Nuri BİLGİN Sosyal Bilimlerde İçerik Analizi, 3. Baskı Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2014
Ed. BÖKE Kaan, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri, 5. Baskı Alfa Yayınları, İstanbul, 2017
Day, Robert (1996). Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır? Çev. Gülay Aşkar Altay, Ankara: TUBİTAK Yayını.
ECO Umberto , Tez Nasıl Yazılır? 7. Baskı, Can yayınları, İstanbul, 2019
Alberto MANGUEL, Merak, 2. Baskı, YKY, İstanbul, 2019
Ed. Besim YILDIRIM İletişim Araştırmalarında Yöntemeler Uygulama ve Örneklerle Literatürk academia, Konya, 2015
Mario LIVIO Neden? Her Şey Merakla Başladı Altın kitapları, İstanbul, 2018

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	Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.		1
2	Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.	0
3	Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.	0
2	Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.	0
3	Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.		1
2	Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.		1
2	Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.		1
3	Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.	0
2	Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.	0
3	Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market	0
4	Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.		1

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	1	13
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	5	5
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	5	3	15
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	5	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	40	0	102