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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SOC116 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS 1 3 3 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : İngilizce
Level of the Course Unit : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Zorunlu
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ASLIHAN ÜNAL
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: Bu dersin sonunda öğrencilerin sosyal bilimler alanında akademik araştırmaları uluslararası bilimsel standartlarda yürütebilmelerini sağlayacak temel ilkeleri uygulayabilmesi ve araştırmanın konusuna uygun olarak doğru veri toplama ve analiz yöntemlerini seçebilmesi amaçlanmaktadır.
Contents of the Course Unit: Dersin içeriği; özellikle sosyal bilimler açısından bilim felsefesi ve metodolojisinin temel kavramlarının araştırılması, veri türlerinin çeşitli açılardan karşılaştırılması, sosyal bilimlerde veri toplama ve çözümleme yöntemlerinin örneklendirilmesinin yanı sıra akademik kaynakları etkili kullanma ve araştırma sonuçlarını doğru aktarma becerilerinin edinilmesini kapsamaktadır.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Araştırma yöntemlerini ve bilimsel araştırmanın temel ilkelerini bilir.
Bilimsel yöntem ve araştırma sürecinin temel kavram ve sorunlarını tartışır.
Hangi konuyu hangi araştırma yöntemi ile ele alması gerektiğine karar verir.
Akademik bağlamda bilimsel araştırma önerisi sunmak ve elde edilen sonuçları yayınlamak için gerekli yazım formatını uygular.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Okuma: Walliman, bölüm 3 ve 5 Araştırma projesinin yapılandırılması; kaynakların belirlenmesi ve kullanımı Anlatım ve tartışma
2 Okuma: Walliman, bölüm 2 Bilimsel yöntem Anlatım ve tartışma
3 Okuma: Corbetta, bölüm 1 Sosyal araştırmanın paradigmaları Anlatım ve tartışma
4 Okuma: Walliman, bölüm 6 Veri türleri: birincil-ikincil Anlatım ve tartışma
5 Okuma: Walliman, bölüm 6 Veri türleri: nitel-nicel Anlatım ve tartışma
6 Okuma: Walliman, bölüm 7 İkincil verilerin toplanması Anlatım ve tartışma
7 Okuma: Walliman, bölüm 7 İkincil verilerin çözümlenmesi Anlatım ve tartışma
8 - ARA SINAV -
9 Okuma: Corbetta, bölüm 8 Birincil verilerin toplanması: Örnekleme Anlatım ve tartışma
10 Okuma: Corbetta, bölüm 5 Birincil verilerin toplanması: Anket Anlatım ve tartışma
11 Okuma: Corbetta, bölüm 9 Birincil verilerin toplanması: Katılımcı gözlem Anlatım ve tartışma
12 Okuma: Corbetta, bölüm 10 Birincil verilerin toplanması: Röportaj Anlatım ve tartışma
13 Okuma: Walliman, bölüm 9 ve 10 Birincil verilerin çözümlenmesi Anlatım ve tartışma
14 Okuma: Walliman, bölüm 11 Araştırma önerisi ve makale yazma teknikleri Anlatım ve tartışma
15 Okuma: Walliman, bölüm 4 Araştırma etiği Anlatım ve tartışma
16 - FİNAL -
17 - FİNAL -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Corbetta, P., (2003), Social research: theory, methods and techniques, Sage: London
Walliman, N., (2011), Research methods: the basics. Routledge: London & New York

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description Examination Method
Ara Sınav (Vize) 1 50
DÖNEM SONU- Sınavı (Final) 1 50
Ara Sınav (Vize) 1 50
Ara Sınav (Vize) 1 50
Ara Sınav (Vize) 1 50
Ara Sınav (Vize) 1 50
Ara Sınav (Vize) 1 50
DÖNEM SONU- Sınavı (Final) 1 50
DÖNEM SONU- Sınavı (Final) 1 50
DÖNEM SONU- Sınavı (Final) 1 50
DÖNEM SONU- Sınavı (Final) 1 50
DÖNEM SONU- Sınavı (Final) 1 50
TOPLAM 12 600
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
To explain the basic concepts and theories associated with the field of International Logistics and Transportation
0
2
To explain the basic concepts and theories associated with the field of International Logistics and Transportation
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To relate concepts and cases in the field of International Logistics and Transportation with other fields in Social Sciences
0
2
To relate concepts and cases in the field of International Logistics and Transportation with other fields in Social Sciences
0
3
To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field
2
4
To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To draw conceptual and theoretical connections between past and present trade and logistics – transportation procedures and to make forecasts for the future.
1
2
To draw conceptual and theoretical connections between past and present trade and logistics – transportation procedures and to make forecasts for the future.
1

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of International Logistics and Transportation and to use this information for personal studies.
3
2
To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of International Logistics and Transportation and to use this information for personal studies.
3
3
To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.
3
4
To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
0
2
To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
0
3
To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
0
4
To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To analyze data and findings in the field of International Logistics and Transportation with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.
5
2
To analyze data and findings in the field of International Logistics and Transportation with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.
5
3
To identify gaps in the theory and practice of International Logistics and Transportation and to offer solutions for each.
4
4
To identify gaps in the theory and practice of International Logistics and Transportation and to offer solutions for each.
4
5
To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of International Logistics and Transportation in professional life.
1
6
To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of International Logistics and Transportation in professional life.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To convey information related with the field of International Logistics and Transportation by using effective presentation and communication techniques.
1
2
To convey information related with the field of International Logistics and Transportation by using effective presentation and communication techniques.
1
3
To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes in the field of International Logistics and Transportation.
3
4
To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes in the field of International Logistics and Transportation.
3
5
To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.
5
6
To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.
4
2
To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.
4
3
To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.
4
4
To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.
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)
Ders 14 3 42
Derse Ön Hazırlık ve Ders Sonrası Pekiştirme 13 1 13
Arazi Çalışması 0 0 0
Grup Çalışması / Ödevi 0 0 0
Laboratuvar 0 0 0
Okuma 0 0 0
Ödev 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Final Sınavı 1 1 1
Final Sınavı Hazırlığı 7 4 28
Ara Sınav 1 1 1
Ara Sınav Hazırlığı 5 3 15
Kısa Sınav 0 0 0
Kısa Sınav Hazırlığı 0 0 0
TOPLAM 41 0 100
Total Workload of the Course Unit 100
Workload (h) / 25.5 3,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0