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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 : 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
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
Defines the current theory and practice in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
2
Explain the basic concepts of other medical sciences who related physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

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.

SKILLS

Cognitive

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.

SKILLS

Practical

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.
2
Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

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.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Adopts personal development and lifelong learning.
2
Knows how to reach the necessary resources to address the learning needs.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

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.
2
Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs.
3
Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Have sufficient professional experience in clinical practice to use vocational autonomy.
2
The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.
3
Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements.

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 152
Workload (h) / 25.5 6
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0