RESEARCH METHODS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
EKF407	RESEARCH METHODS	6	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge and skills related to case studies about the approaches, methods and techniques necessary to examine the scientific research process in stages and to conduct research on a particular subject.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic concepts, introduction to scientific research, determination of research topic and question, literature review, determination of research objectives, research methods and models, data collection, reporting, effective presentation techniques, ethics in scientific research

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the basic concepts of qualitative and quantitative research methods in social sciences.
Explains methods and approaches related to qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Explains the importance of doing a literature review before scientific research.
Lists research methods and models.
Applies descriptive, exploratory and critical research methods as well as quantitative and qualitative methods in his studies.
Applies effective presentation techniques.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Search	Basic concepts	Lecture
2	Literature Search	Introduction to scientific research	Lecture
3	Literature Search	Designing research topic and questions	Lecture
4	Literature Search	Literature Scan	Lecture
5	Literature Search	Determining Research Objectives	Lecture, Presentation
6	Literature Search	Research Methods and Models I	Lecture, Presentation
7	Literature Search	Research Methods and Models I	Lecture, Presentation
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Search	Preparing questionnaire	Lecture ,case presentation
10	Literature Search	Collecting data I	Lecture, case presentation
11	Literature Search	Collecting data II	Lecture, case presentation
12	Literature Search	Reporting I	Lecture, case presentation
13	Literature Search	Reporting II	Lecture, case presentation
14	Literature Search	Presentation skills	Lecture, Presentation
15	Literature Search	Ethics in scientific research	Lecture
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
W.L. Neumann, Social Research Methods, Vols. 1 and 2, Pearson, 2007.
Yıldırım, A., & Şimşek, H. (2006). Qualitative research methods in the social sciences. Distinguished Publishing.
Kincal, R. (2017). Scientific Research Methods. Nobel Publications.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Final Exam	1	50
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
TOTAL	4	200

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Containing up to date information in the field of prostheses and orthoses lecture notes, application tools, visual-basic level, supported by objective source of information acquired in the theoretical and practical courses as a professional can evaluate and implement.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prostheses and orthoses basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, using the ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze the evidence-based solutions can be developed.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prostheses and orthoses related to the field of theoretical and practical information you can use on a basic level.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	All applications related to the field of O prostheses and orthoses according to the technique can					4
2	Gained in the field of prostheses and orthoses, using basic knowledge and skills to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze and solutions can take part in the planned work.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prostheses and orthoses is related to the field with a basic knowledge of using a given task can be carried out independently					4
2	Prostheses and orthoses encountered in applications related to the field to solve complex and unpredictable problems can work as a team member.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Basic knowledge acquired in the field of prostheses and orthoses and skills to critically evaluate them						5
2	Identify learning needs and can guide learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Issues related to the field of prostheses and orthoses have the basic knowledge and skills in using information about the people and institutions; ideas and proposals for solutions to the problems of written and oral transfer.					4
2	A foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 marks in the field using information and can communicate with colleagues.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prostheses and orthoses related to the field of data collection, interpretation and dissemination stages of implementation and results of the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​according to contribute.				3
2	As an individual duties, rights and responsibilities related laws, regulations, legislation and can act according to the rules of professional ethics			2
3	It may work with other health care disciplines					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)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	6	4	24
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	6	4	24
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	6	1	6
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	6	1	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	1	5
Short Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	74	0	152