GRADUATION THESIS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY448E	GRADUATION THESIS	8	2	1	4

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. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide knowledge, attitudes and skills regarding the planning, implementation and completion of thesis studies in accordance with the principles and rules of research and science ethics.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Analysis of formal arrangements within the framework of the IGU Thesis Writing Guide, determination of the research problem, selection of the appropriate research method, preparation of data collection tools, organization of the theoretical scope, analysis of the data, discussion of the findings in relation to the research question.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Evaluates the findings obtained through data collection tools related to the research problem.
Evaluates the relevant literature within the framework of the research problem.
Supports his thesis with relevant research.
Explains the contribution of the research results to the literature.
Composes new research suggestions based on its findings.
Organizes his thesis in accordance with the formal principles determined by the IGU Thesis Writing Guide.
Moves in accordance with scientific ethics in his thesis studies.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, web-based research	Determining the research topic	Individual study, narrative method, demonstration, discussion
2	Literature review, web-based research	Determining the research topic	Individual study, narrative method, demonstration, discussion
3	Literature review, web-based research	Classification and cataloging systems in libraries, effective use of libraries	Individual study, narrative method, demonstration, discussion
4	Literature review, web-based research	Planning the research	Individual study, narrative method, demonstration, discussion
5	Literature review, web-based research	Literature review	Individual study, narrative method, demonstration, discussion
6	Literature review, web-based research	Research method and measurement tools	Individual study, narrative method, demonstration, discussion
7	Literature review, web-based research	Data types, data sources, properties and data collection methods	Individual study, narrative method, demonstration, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Individual Research	Data Collection / Literature Review / Reporting	Individual study, narrative method, demonstration, discussion
10	Team work	Advisor evaluation / Correction / Feedback	Individual study, narrative method, demonstration, discussion
11	Literature review, web-based research	Data Collection / Literature Review / Reporting	Individual study, narrative method, demonstration, discussion
12	Literature review, web-based research	Organizing and analyzing the data obtained	Individual study, narrative method, demonstration, discussion
13	Literature review, web-based research	Results	Individual study, narrative method, demonstration, discussion
14	Literature review, web-based research	Argument	Individual study, narrative method, demonstration, discussion
15	Literature review, web-based research	Conclusion and Recommendations	Individual study, narrative method, demonstration, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E., K., Akgün, Ö., E., Karadeniz, Ş., Demirel, F. (2018). Scientific Research Methods. Ankara: Seçkin Publishing.
Karasar, N. (2011). Scientific Research Method. Ankara: Nobel Publishing.
YÖK NATIONAL THESIS CENTER. https://tez.yok.gov.tr/UlusalTezMerkezi/

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	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to independently carry out an advanced study in the field of Child Development.					4
2	To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to Child Development.				3
3	To be able to understand and manage the activities for the development of the employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.					4
2	Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning.					4
3	Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to inform relevant persons and institutions on issues related to Child Development; to be able to convey their thoughts and solutions to the problems verbally and in writing.					4
2	To be able to share with experts and non-experts, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, their thoughts and solutions to problems in the field of Child Development.						5
3	Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.					4
4	To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.					4
5	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License required by the Child Development field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to Child Development.					4
2	To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.					4

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
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	14	3	42
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	98