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. AYŞE AYDIN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AYŞE AYDIN
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	Through the basic sociological knowledge he has learned, he discusses social problems.
2	He makes assumptions about social life through the sociological theories he has learned.
3	It compares classical and contemporary sociology theories related to social problems with each other.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Creates the basis for the research topic he wants to work on through the theoretical knowledge he has acquired (composing – 6), evaluates the social phenomena he wants to study on the basis of these theories.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By choosing a research topic for himself from among social problems, he determines the social value of a specific topic.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He writes through the theoretical perspective he has acquired about a social problem he is interested in.
2	While starting his/her research, he/she designs his/her work in accordance with scientific methodology.
3	Prepares a thesis/project proposal through the basic sociological knowledge he has acquired.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It takes into account the knowledge and skills acquired during graduate education throughout its academic development.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As a research scientist, he takes scientific reliability into consideration throughout his life.
2	As a researcher scientist, he behaves objectively in his research.
3	Develops the thesis or project work to be done as a researcher scientist as a study related to social problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As a social scientist, he takes into account the versatility of social problems and cooperates with other disciplines in solving these problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes the qualitative and quantitative data obtained from the thesis or project work in the field.

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