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	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.						5
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.						5
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.						5
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.						5
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.						5
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.						5
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.						5
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.						5
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.						5

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