RESEARCH METHODS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

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 :	Türkçe
Level of the Course Unit :	LİSANS, TYY: + 6.Düzey, EQF-LLL: 6.Düzey, QF-EHEA: 1.Düzey
Type of the Course :	Zorunlu
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÇAĞIL ERTÜRK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Bilimsel araştırma sürecini aşamalarıyla incelemek ve belirli bir konu hakkında araştırma yapabilmek için gerekli yaklaşım, metot ve teknikleri vaka analizlerine ilişkin bilgi ve becerilerin kazandırılması amaçlanmaktadır.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Temel kavramlar, bilimsel araştırmaya giriş, araştırma konusu ve sorusu belirleme, alanyazı taraması, araştırma amaçlarının belirlenmesi, araştırma yöntem ve modelleri, veri toplama, raporlama, etkili sunum teknikleri, bilimsel araştırmada etik

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Sosyal bilimlerde nitel ve nicel araştırma yöntemlerine ilişkin temel kavramları açıklar.
Nitel ve nicel araştırma yöntemlerine ilişkin yöntem ve yaklaşımları açıklar.
Bilimsel araştırma öncesinde alanyazın taraması yapmanın önemini açıklar.
Araştırma yöntem ve modellerini sıralar.
Çalışmalarında betimsel, keşifsel ve eleştirel araştırma yöntemleri ile nicel ve nitel metotları uygular.
Etkili sunum tekniklerini uygular.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literatür Tarama	Temel Kavramlar	Anlatım
2	Literatür Tarama	Bilimsel Araştırmaya Giriş	Anlatım
3	Literatür Tarama	Araştırma Konusu/Sorusu Belirleme	Anlatım
4	Literatür Tarama	Alanyazı Taraması	Anlatım
5	Literatür Tarama	Araştırma Amaçlarının Belirlenmesi	Anlatım, Sunum
6	Literatür Tarama	Araştırma Yöntem ve Modelleri I	Anlatım, Sunum
7	Literatür Tarama	Araştırma Yöntem ve Modelleri I	Anlatım, Sunum
8	-	ARA SINAV	-
8	-	ARA SINAV	-
9	Literatür Tarama	Anket Hazırlama	Anlatım, Vaka sunumu
10	Literatür Tarama	Veri Toplama I	Anlatım, Vaka Sunumu
11	Literatür Tarama	Veri Toplama II	Anlatım, Vaka Sunumu
12	Literatür Tarama	Raporlama I	Anlatım, Vaka Sunumu
13	Literatür Tarama	Raporlama II	Anlatım, Vaka Sunumu
14	Literatür Tarama	Etkili Sunum Teknikleri	Anlatım, Sunum
15	Literatür Tarama	Bilimsel Araştırmada Etik	Anlatım
16	-	FİNAL	-
17	-	FİNAL	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Neuman, W. L. (2009). Toplumsal araştırma yöntemleri: nitel ve nicel yaklaşımlar: 1. ve 2. cilt. Yayınodası.
Yıldırım, A., & Şimşek, H. (2006). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel arastirma yöntemleri. Seçkin Yayıncılık.
Kıncal, R. (2017). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Nobel Yayınları.

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	He fulfills all roles required by his professional performance, integrates the entire occupational therapy process, carries out his own practices using the information on theoretical and practical occupational therapy in his field. He actively participates in the development, advancement, and promotion of occupational therapy.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He explains the basic facts, principles, processes in the subfields of occupational therapy and the methods in the field of application makes advanced analyses and evaluations.
2	He uses the advanced knowledge he acquires to protect the community's health.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He studies, picks, analyzes and synthesizes theories and application models in the occupational therapy field that are supported by scientific publications and resources, with the purpose of carrying out the activities and vital roles of people and communities and determining health care needs, and plans the response.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He analyzes biological, medical, psychological, sociological and technological information within the scope of occupational therapy, synthesizes this information with information from theories about activity and participation, determines and analyzes the person's resources and constraints. Using this information, research and evidence-based solution proposals can be developed.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By critically interpreting activity and participation constraints, he chooses a professional and independent role for himself (e.g. treatment, counseling) and works in a people-centric manner by using prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment activities.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He determines the need for research on topics associated with occupational therapy practices and/or occupational therapy science, prepares related research questions, conducts independent research, and carries on lifelong learning.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By establishing close cooperation with the people and community, he carries out occupational therapy intervention, and works to improve community involvement by creating accessible and adaptable environments.
2	He works with those receiving services and providing care, with the team members, and other stakeholders in a cooperative and interdisciplinary manner to ensure roles and participation.
3	He has a computer license and foreign language proficiency adequate for use in Europe.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He considers and respects personal differences, cultural beliefs, customs, and traditions and takes into account and respects their effect on participation in roles and activities. He combines these with scientific, cultural and ethical values.
2	He explains a person's daily life, production, and leisure time activities and his nature regarding his duties, and explains the connection between his performance regarding these and the connection between activities and health and wellbeing.
3	He acknowledges his own responsibility in the intervention he carries out and does so according to the principles of management and quality. He takes part in the process of quality development in occupational therapy and returns information to stakeholders.

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)
Ders	14	3	42
Derse Ön Hazırlık ve Ders Sonrası Pekiştirme	14	1	14
Arazi Çalışması	0	0	0
Grup Çalışması / Ödevi	6	4	24
Laboratuvar	0	0	0
Okuma	14	2	28
Ödev	6	4	24
Proje Hazırlama	0	0	0
Seminer	0	0	0
Staj	0	0	0
Teknik Gezi	0	0	0
Web Tab. Öğrenme	0	0	0
Uygulama	0	0	0
Yerinde Uygulama	0	0	0
Mesleki Faaliyet	0	0	0
Sosyal Faaliyet	0	0	0
Tez Hazırlama	0	0	0
Alan Çalışması	0	0	0
Rapor Yazma	6	1	6
Final Sınavı	1	1	1
Final Sınavı Hazırlığı	6	1	6
Ara Sınav	1	1	1
Ara Sınav Hazırlığı	5	1	5
Kısa Sınav	1	1	1
Kısa Sınav Hazırlığı	0	0	0
TOPLAM	74	0	152