RESEARCH AND PROJECT DESIGN PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOS379	RESEARCH AND PROJECT DESIGN	5	3	3	8

GENERAL INFORMATION
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	Assist.Prof. AYŞE AYDIN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NAZAR BAL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students to gain knowledge and skills in designing and projecting research subject by using information and communication technologies in order to prepare project proposal by interpreting the problems in social world with the support and observations gained in other course to apply both basic research and problem solving research.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Concepts related to research design and project design are handled with care; the relations between the basic concepts are established through examples and project components such as project topic, research question, purpose, original and added value, project outputs, method, project team, work schedule and budgeting are analyzed with a holistic approach and in order to re-synthesize a project proposal from everyday life is prepared This experience will also assure the assimilation of the project logic. Concrete samples are analyzed by taking into consideration the expectations of organizations such as TUBITAK, BAP, NATIONAL AGENCY, DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. A second project proposal is prepared for projecting skills.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Memorizes TUBITAK, NATIONAL AGENCY, DEVELOPMENT AGENCY and GU BAP project forms
Explains the basic concepts of research design and research project
Explains the systemic relationship between project components
Employes technological tools with skill in preparing and presenting project proposal
Compares TUBITAK, BAP, NATIONAL AGENCY, DEVELOPMENT AGENCY project proposals critically based on project logic.
Creates a new research question by creating a link with a concrete fact about the research design and project design
Designs not only research projects but also activity projects for the social environment with the social responsibility consciousness
Creates a project proposal based on scientific and ethical principles by applying the logic of the project from the daily life to the concrete situation it chooses

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Basic concepts: relations between term and concept. Research, design, project concepts and mutual relations.	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
2	Preparing the assignment over examples faced in the daily life	Design, project bases: What, Why, How/ (Scope, Objective, Method). Transformation of design into a project.	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
3	Preparing the assignment over examples faced in the daily life	General overview to the components of the project: 5N + 3K. Project totalitarian/ holistic thinking and systematic comprehension	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
4	Reading	Main components of the project -1: Project Scope (main research question / problem) How they are determined and limited; systemic analysis of relations between research question and the objectives of the project	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
5	Daily Life Examples	Main components of the project -2: Relations between original value, added-value, objectives, intermediate objectives, outputs	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
6	Assignment Preparation	Main components of the project -3: Choosing the right method and applying the research question	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
7	Reading	Main components of the project -4: Research who, for whom and with whom?; ethic in project preparation.	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Main components of the project -5: Project team, work schedule and budget	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
10	Assignment Preparation	The shaping project-1: Preparing a project over a daily life example	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
11	Assignment Preparation	Common project form analysis: TUBITAK, ULUSAL AJANS, KALKINMA AJANSI. GU BAPB project forms	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
12	Assignment Preparation	The shaping project -2: Creating a research question over social world literature support and projects	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
13	Assignment Preparation	The shaping project -3: Creating a research question over the social world and projects	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
14	Assignment Preparation	Points to be considered in the project writing: Short abstract, literature, outputs, method, work schedule, budget	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
15	Assignment Preparation	General Evaluation of term	Lecture Question and Answer Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Barutcugil, I. (2016). Proje yonetimi. 2nd Edition. Istanbul: Kariyer Publications.
Blaike, N. (2010). Designing social research. UK Cambridge: Polity Press.
Gundogdu, H.,I. (2013). Proje nedir ve nasıl hazırlanir?. Istanbul: Altin Nokta Publications.
Kuada, J. (2012). Research methodology: a project guide for university students. Denmark: Narayana Press.
Luecke, R. (2015). Proje yonetimi. 3rd Edition. Istanbul: Turkiye Is Bankasi Kultur Publications.
Waliman, N. (2011). Your research project: designing and planning your work. 3rd. Edition. London: Sage Publication.

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	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.				3
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.		1
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.		1
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.				3
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.						5
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.						5
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.						5
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.				3
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.					4
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.				3

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	12	4	48
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	2	4	8
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	4	48
Assignment (Homework)	12	3	36
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	1	8	8
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	6	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	56	0	198