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 : |
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 |
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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 |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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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.
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2 |
Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.
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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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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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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.
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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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3 |
Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.
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2 |
Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Joins actively to the teamwork.
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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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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.
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2 |
Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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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.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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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.
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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 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
152 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
6 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
6,0 |
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