Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
EKF407 |
RESEARCH METHODS |
4 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : |
Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
It is aimed to gain knowledge and skills related to case studies about the approaches, methods and techniques necessary to examine the scientific research process in stages and to conduct research on a particular subject. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Basic concepts, introduction to scientific research, determination of research topic and question, literature review, determination of research objectives, research methods and models, data collection, reporting, effective presentation techniques, ethics in scientific research |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Explains the basic concepts of qualitative and quantitative research methods in social sciences. |
Explains methods and approaches related to qualitative and quantitative research methods. |
Explains the importance of doing a literature review before scientific research. |
Lists research methods and models. |
Applies descriptive, exploratory and critical research methods as well as quantitative and qualitative methods in his studies. |
Applies effective presentation techniques. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Literature Search |
Basic concepts |
Lecture |
2 |
Literature Search |
Introduction to scientific research |
Lecture |
3 |
Literature Search |
Designing research topic and questions |
Lecture |
4 |
Literature Search |
Literature Scan |
Lecture |
5 |
Literature Search |
Determining Research Objectives |
Lecture, Presentation |
6 |
Literature Search |
Research Methods and Models I |
Lecture, Presentation |
7 |
Literature Search |
Research Methods and Models I |
Lecture, Presentation |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Literature Search |
Preparing questionnaire |
Lecture ,case presentation |
10 |
Literature Search |
Collecting data I |
Lecture, case presentation |
11 |
Literature Search |
Collecting data II |
Lecture, case presentation |
12 |
Literature Search |
Reporting I |
Lecture, case presentation |
13 |
Literature Search |
Reporting II |
Lecture, case presentation |
14 |
Literature Search |
Presentation skills |
Lecture, Presentation |
15 |
Literature Search |
Ethics in scientific research |
Lecture |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
W.L. Neumann, Social Research Methods, Vols. 1 and 2, Pearson, 2007. |
Yıldırım, A., & Şimşek, H. (2006). Qualitative research methods in the social sciences. Distinguished Publishing. |
Kincal, R. (2017). Scientific Research Methods. Nobel Publications. |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Assess the knowledge of all disciplines that examine the relationship between humans, the environment and food and form the basis of Nutrition and Dietetic practice.
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3 |
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2 |
Define current knowledge and practices in Nutrition and Dietetics.
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4 |
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use up-to-date technological resources in the process of obtaining and providing information in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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2 |
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Asses general health problems related to nutrition.
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4 |
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2 |
Explain the Nutrition and Dietetic practices by using knowledge in this field.
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4 |
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Apply legal and ethical principles in the use of knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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2 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Apply knowledge and skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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1 |
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2 |
Follow the plans, policies, laws, regulations and legislations that affect the dietitian profession.
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Evaluate the information about Nutrition and Dietetics with a critical perspective.
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1 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Follow new developments in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics with sufficient foreign language knowledge.
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1 |
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2 |
Communicate effective verbal and written interaction between individuals.
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2 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Evaluate the factors affecting the food quality of the individual and society in the production-consumption chain.
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0 |
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2 |
Respond to clients' health, social and environmental problems.
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0 |
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3 |
Evaluate the nutritional status of the patients.
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0 |
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4 |
Interpret the clinical findings of the patients in terms of nutrition.
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0 |
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5 |
Plan client-specific nutritional treatments.
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0 |
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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 |
14 |
1 |
14 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
6 |
4 |
24 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
14 |
2 |
28 |
Assignment (Homework) |
6 |
4 |
24 |
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 |
6 |
1 |
6 |
Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
6 |
1 |
6 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
5 |
1 |
5 |
Short Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
74 |
0 |
152 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
152 |
|
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
6 |
|
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
6,0 |
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