Graduate Education Institute · Din Hizmetlerinde İletişim ve Tebliğ · Master
ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Doç. Dr. Faruk KANGER
Course Objective
The general aim of this course is; Basic concepts of science and research, functions of science, research types, basic features of social science research, research methods, steps of scientific research, data collection and analysis methods, research report writing and the use of research results.
Course Content
To know the basic concepts, principles and approaches related to research methods, to define the research problem, to review the literature, to write the purpose, importance, number and limitations; research models and types; universe and sample; types and features of qualitative and quantitative data collection tools; Choosing the most suitable data collection tool for the study and adapting it with assistance; data collection processes; analysis of data; analysis; tabular and graphical representation of data, discussion and interpretation; having knowledge and skills about writing results and suggestions; To be aware of the importance of ethical rules in research, citation programs and use of computer programs appropriately.
Course Learning Outcomes
- They learn how to read about their thesis.
- Knows the basic concepts, principles and approaches related to research methods.
- Can scan the literature about the research problem and write the purpose, importance, number and limitations.
- By explaining the population and the sample, he / she can select a sample under the guidance of the consultant. Knows qualitative and quantitative data collection tools.
- Explain the important points in research reporting. Knows and uses citation programs.
Core Area Distribution
(22) Humanities%50 (42) Life Sciences%50
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionGuided Practice
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterm | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 33 | 33 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Science, Scientific Methods and Research Methods | (K1:1,2,3; K2:1-3; K3:1, 6) |
| 2 | Ethics and plagiarism in research | Suggested Readings |
| 3 | Utilization of Information Technologies in Scientific Research - 1 | Suggested Readings |
| 4 | Utilizing Information Technologies in Scientific Research - 2 | (K1:14) |
| 5 | Quoting and Citing - 1 | (K1:13 ; K2: 13 ) |
| 6 | Quoting and Citing - 2 | (K1:13 ; K2: 6, 7, 13) |
| 7 | Research Design | (K1:7; K2:4, K3:4) |
| 8 | midterm exam | midterm |
| 9 | Problem, Purpose and Importance in Research | (K1:3, K2:5; K3:3, 5) |
| 10 | Methods and Models in Scientific Research: Quantitative Models | (K2: 5, 11-12, K3:2) |
| 11 | Qualitative Models in Scientific Research | (K2: 5, 11-12, K3:2) |
| 12 | Population and Sample in Research | (K1:5 – K2:8; K3:12) |
| 13 | Measurement Tools, Validity and Reliability-1 | (K1:4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11; K2:9 ; K3:7,8, 9, 10) |
| 14 | Analysis of Data | (K2:10,11,12) |
| 15 | Reporting of the Research | K1:12, K2:14; K3:13-14 |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |