Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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CGY448 | GRADUATION THESIS | 8 | 2 | 1 | 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 | Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | It is aimed to provide students with knowledge and attitudes 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) |
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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. |
Creates new research suggestions based on its findings. |
Organizes his thesis in accordance with the formal principles determined by the IGU Thesis Writing Guide. |
Acts in accordance with scientific ethics in his thesis studies. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Literature review, web-based research | Determining the research topic | Lecture, discussion, Question and Answer, Brainstorming |
2 | Literature review, web-based research | Determining the research topic | Lecture, discussion, Question and Answer, Brainstorming |
3 | Literature review, web-based research | Classification and cataloging systems in libraries, effective use of libraries | Expression method, demonstration, discussion |
4 | Literature review, web-based research, Individual Research | Planning the research | Expression method, demonstration, discussion |
5 | Literature review, web-based research, Individual Research | Literature review | Expression method, demonstration, discussion, Lecture, discussion, Question and Answer, Brainstorming |
6 | Literature review, web-based research | Research method and measurement tools | Expression method, demonstration, discussion |
7 | Literature review, web-based research, Individual Research | Data types, data sources, properties and data collection methods | Expression method, demonstration, discussion, Lecture, discussion, Question and Answer, Brainstorming |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Literature review, web-based research, Individual Research | Data Collection / Literature Review / Reporting | Expression method, demonstration, discussion |
10 | Literature review, web-based research, Group Work | Supervisor evaluation/correction/feedback | Expression method, demonstration, discussion |
11 | Literature review, web-based research | Data Collection / Literature Review / Reporting | Expression method, demonstration, discussion |
12 | Literature review, web-based research | Organizing and analyzing the data obtained | Expression method, demonstration, discussion, Lecture, discussion, Question and Answer, Brainstorming |
13 | Literature review, web-based research, Individual Research | Results | Expression method, demonstration, discussion |
14 | Literature review, web-based research, Individual Research | Argument | Expression method, demonstration, discussion, Lecture, discussion, Question and Answer, Brainstorming |
15 | Literature review, Individual research | Conclusion and Recommendations | Expression method, demonstration, discussion, Lecture, discussion, Question and Answer, Brainstorming |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E., K., Akgün, Ö., E., Karadeniz, Ş., Demirel, F. (2018). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık. |
Karasar, N. (2011). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık. |
YÖK ULUSAL TEZ MERKEZİ |
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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Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.
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4 | |||||
2 |
Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.
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4 | |||||
3 |
Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.
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4 |
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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Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.
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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.
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5 | |||||
3 |
Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.
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4 |
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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Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.
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5 | |||||
2 |
Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.
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3 |
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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Joins actively to the teamwork.
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4 | |||||
2 |
Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.
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3 |
Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.
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4 | |||||
2 |
Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.
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4 |
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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Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.
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4 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.
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3 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.
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5 |
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 | 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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 98 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 3,8 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 4,0 |