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. GÜLŞAH KONAKOĞLU |
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 |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Defines the current theory and practice in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
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2 |
Explain the basic concepts of other medical sciences who related physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Explain the basic phenomenon of sub-fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation about principles, processes and applications, make a basic level of analysis and evaluation.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Has the ability to physiotherapy and rehabilitation program planning with learned theoretical and practical knowledge.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Apply for physiotherapy and rehabilitation program according to ethical principles, follow developments, make program changes or end the program if necessary.
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2 |
Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
independently conduct vocational and academic studies with the knowledge related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, finds solutions to the problems faced.
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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 |
Adopts personal development and lifelong learning.
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2 |
Knows how to reach the necessary resources to address the learning needs.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Establishes effective communication with other relevant professional groups during physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.
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2 |
Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs.
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3 |
Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject.
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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 |
Have sufficient professional experience in clinical practice to use vocational autonomy.
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2 |
The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.
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3 |
Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements.
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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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