INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ESS504	INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR	3	0	0	18

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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	Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. DINI VERDENIA-Assist.Prof. ŞÜKRAN KAHVECİ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	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.
Contents of the Course Unit:	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.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
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.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
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	-

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	Summarizing the basic and advanced topics regarding economics and finance						5
2	Identifying the theories regarding economics and finance						5
3	Having knowledge of international economics and finance						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpreting the relevance of economics and finance with the other disciplines	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpreting the contemporary affairs regarding economics and finance					4
2	Expressing opinion about national and international economy politics					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Making economic and financial analyses				3
2	Preparing files for economics and finance			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Searching efficiently the literature related to the field					4
2	Doing qualitative and quantitative researches about the issues related to the field					4
3	Recognizing data collecting procedures.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizing the new and practical approaches regarding the field of economics and finance					4
2	Adopting the philosophy of life-long learning						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using Turkish efficiently in written and oral communication in accordance with the rules						5
2	Comprehending the effects of economic and financial phenomena on society.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Continuous improving of knowledge regarding the structure and characteristics of microeconomic variables					4
2	Understanding the relation among the concepts like growth, investment, inflation, interest rates, unemployment, exchange rate and international trade and interpretation of those.					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