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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 2 3 3 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 Assoc.Prof. ONUR ÖZDEMİR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: At the end of this course, students will be able to apply the basic principles that will enable them to conduct academic research in international scientific standards in the field of social sciences and to choose the right data collection and analysis methods in accordance with the subject of the research.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include; research on the basic concepts of the philosophy and methodology of science in social sciences, comparing the data types in various respects, exemplifying the methods of data collection and analysis in social sciences, as well as effective use of academic resources and the ability to transfer research results correctly.

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

Know the research methods and basic principles of scientific research.
Discuss the basic concepts of and issues regarding scientific methods and research process.
Decide which topic he/she should write about by using a research method.
Apply the spelling format required to present scientific research proposal in academic context and publish the results obtained.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading: Walliman, chapters 3 and 5 Scientific Method and The Philosophy of Science Lecture, discussion
2 Reading: Walliman, chapter 2 An Approach to Academic Writing Lecture, discussion
3 Reading: Corbetta, chapter 1 Writing General-Specific Texts Lecture, discussion
4 Reading: Walliman, chapter 6 Problem, Process and Solution Lecture, discussion
5 Reading: Walliman, chapter 6 Data types: qualitative-quantitative Lecture, discussion
6 Reading: Walliman, chapter 7 Gathering the Secondary Data Lecture, discussion
7 Reading: Walliman, chapter 7 Analysis of the Secondary Data Lecture, discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading: Corbetta, chapter 8 Gathering the Primary Data: Sampling Lecture, discussion
10 Reading: Corbetta, chapter 5 Gathering the Primary Data: Questionnaire Lecture, discussion
11 Reading: Corbetta, chapter 9 Gathering the Primary Data: Participatory observation Lecture, discussion
12 Reading: Corbetta, chapter 10 Gathering the Primary Data: Interview Lecture, discussion
13 Reading: Walliman, chapters 9 and 10 Analysis of the Primary Data Lecture, discussion
14 Reading: Walliman, chapter 11 Research proposal and article writing techniques Lecture, discussion
15 Reading: Walliman, chapter 4 Research ethics Lecture, discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Walliman, N., (2011), Research methods: the basics. Routledge: London & New York.
John M. Swales and Christine B. Feak, Academic Writing for Graduate Students: Essential Tasks and Skills, (United States of America: The University of Michigan Press, 2009).
Prof. Dr. Sait Gürbüz ve Doç. Dr. Faruk Şahin, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri: Felsefe-Yöntem-Analiz, (Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık, Eylül 2017), Gözden Geçirilmiş ve Güncellenmiş 4. Baskı.
Doç. Dr. Ferhat Sayım, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma ve Tez Yazım Yöntemleri: Konu Tespiti-Süreç Yönetimi-Tez Yazımı, (Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık, Mart 2017), Güncellenmiş ve Genişletilmiş 2. Baskı.

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
Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
1
2
Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
0
3
Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
0
2
Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
0
3
Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.
0

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
1
2
Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
1
2
Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
1
3
Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
0
2
Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
0
3
Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
0
4
Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.
1

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 13 1 13
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 7 4 28
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 3 15
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 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