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RESEARCH METHODS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
EKF407E RESEARCH METHODS 4 3 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
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 examine the scientific research process with its stages and to gain knowledge about the approaches, methods and techniques necessary 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 qualitative and quantitative research approaches.
Reads a literature review before scientific research.
Applies quantitative and qualitative methods in scientific studies.
Make research individually and in a team.
Moves sensitive to social, scientific and ethical values in research

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Literature Basic concepts Lecturing
2 Reading Literature Introduction to scientific research Lecturing
3 Reading Literature Designing research topic and questions Lecturing, Discussion
4 Reading Literature Literature Review Lecturing
5 Reading Literature Designing research goals Lecturing, Discussion
6 Reading Literature Research methods and models I Lecturing
7 Reading Literature Research methods and models II Lecturing
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading Literature Preparing questionnaire Lecturing, Discussion
10 Reading Literature Collecting data I Lecturing
11 Reading Literature Collecting data II Lecturing
12 Reading Literature Reporting I Lecturing
13 Reading Literature Reporting II Lecturing
14 Reading Literature Presentation skills Lecturing
15 Reading Literature Ethics in scientific research Lecturing, Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

W.L. Neumann, Social Research Methods, Vols. 1 and 2, Pearson, 2007.
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
Has advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks containing basic and current information in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, application tools and multimedia education tools and other resources.
3
2
Has the knowledge to evaluate the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has the knowledge to reach scientific knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, to monitor, evaluate and apply the current literature.
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, it interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data, defines and analyzes problems, develops solutions by considering professional and ethical values ​​based on research and evidence, shares information, and makes teamwork.
4
2
Produces solutions to the problems specific to the field in line with scientific data/evidence.
5

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Provides health education for individuals, families and the society by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Using advanced knowledge about physiotherapy and rehabilitation, carries out a study independently and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Demonstrates embracing lifelong learning, is open to development and continues this behavior.
5
2
Identifies learning resources, access resources effectively/quickly.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Shares her thoughts on the issues related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation with quantitative and qualitative data, and shares thoughts with experts and non-experts as an active element of the process, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
5
2
With the awareness of social responsibility, organizes and implements projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment which they live.
3
3
Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Collects, interprets and applies data related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, cooperates with people from related disciplines during the announcement of the results and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.
4
2
With Professional identity, sets a role model to colleagues and is an example to the society.
5
3
Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society in the fields of education, practice and research.
5

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