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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 : 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 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

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

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.
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.
3
Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.

SKILLS

Cognitive

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

SKILLS

Practical

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

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.
2
Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.

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.

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.

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.

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 152
Workload (h) / 25.5 6
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0