Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SBE504 | INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Assoc.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. ALİ ÖZBEK |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To explain the basic concepts and theories associated with the field of helthcare administration
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To relate concepts and cases in the field of helthcare administration
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To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To draw conceptual and theoretical connections between past and present cases and to make forecasts for the future
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of helthcare administration and to use this information for personal studies.
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To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
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To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To analyze data and findings in the field of helthcare administration with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.
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To identify gaps in the theory and practice of helthcare administration and to offer solutions for each.
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To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of helthcare administration in professional life.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To convey information related with the field of helthcare administration by using effective presentation and communication techniques
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To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes.
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To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language
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4 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.
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To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 454 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 17,8 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 18,0 |