Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SOS116 | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | The aim of this course; to ensure that students have the skills and competence to conduct research by using scientific research methods and observing ethical values. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | The content of this course; relationship between science, theory and research, and how the processes related to the design and realization of scientific research and its reporting are carried out. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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1.Explain what scientific research is. |
2. Designs a scientific research. |
3. Distinguish scientific research methods. |
4. Compares quantitative and qualitative research methods. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | The key concepts of scientific research | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
2 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Scientific knowledge and epistemology | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
3 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | The design and the process of scientific reserach | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
4 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Universe, population ans sampling | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
5 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | The key concepts of qualitative and quantitative research | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
6 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Quantitative methods | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
7 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Qualitative methods | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Data collection and reporting of research | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
10 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | The ethical codes of reserach | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
11 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Applied research in communication | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
12 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Content analysis | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
13 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Discourse analysis | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
14 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Semiotic analysis | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
15 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Oral history studies | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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AZİZ Aysel, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Teknikleri, 12. Basım, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2018 |
GERAY Haluk, Toplumsal Araştırmalarda Nicel ve Nitel Yöntemlere Giriş, 2. Baskı, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2006 |
Ed. SEVER Serdar, İSPİR Nevzat Bilge, İletişim Araştırmaları, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını No:2676, Eskişehir, 2012 |
BERGER Arthur Asa, Medya Çözümleme Teknikleri, çev.ed. Nilüfer PEMBECİOĞLU, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2018 |
John W. CRESWELL Araştırma Deseni Nitel, Nicel ve Karma Yöntem Yaklaşımları, 3. baskı Çev. Editörü: Selçuk BEŞİR DEMİR Eğiten Kitap, Ankara, 2017 |
Orhan GÖKÇE İçerik Analizi Kuramsal ve Pratik Bilgiler Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2006 |
Nuri BİLGİN Sosyal Bilimlerde İçerik Analizi, 3. Baskı Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2014 |
Ed. BÖKE Kaan, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri, 5. Baskı Alfa Yayınları, İstanbul, 2017 |
Day, Robert (1996). Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır? Çev. Gülay Aşkar Altay, Ankara: TUBİTAK Yayını. |
ECO Umberto , Tez Nasıl Yazılır? 7. Baskı, Can yayınları, İstanbul, 2019 |
Alberto MANGUEL, Merak, 2. Baskı, YKY, İstanbul, 2019 |
Ed. Besim YILDIRIM İletişim Araştırmalarında Yöntemeler Uygulama ve Örneklerle Literatürk academia, Konya, 2015 |
Mario LIVIO Neden? Her Şey Merakla Başladı Altın kitapları, İstanbul, 2018 |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
Level of Contribution | |||||
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
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Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.
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Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.
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Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.
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Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.
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Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.
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Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.
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Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Collaborate with the people in the field of political science and public administration.
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By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.
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Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.
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Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.
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Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.
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Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.
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Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 13 | 1 | 13 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Assignment (Homework) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 5 | 3 | 15 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 5 | 5 | 25 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 40 | 0 | 102 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 102 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 4,0 |