Graduate Education Institute · Philosophy and Religious Sciences · Master
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 search 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, the use of citation programs and computer programs appropriately.
Required Resources
1. Kazan, Halil (2016). BİLİMSEL ARAŞTIRMA TEKNİKLERİ. İSTANBUL ÜNİVERSİTESİ AÇIK VE UZAKTAN EĞİTİM FAKÜLTESİ
2. Ünal, Sevtap (Editör). (2000). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri, ATATÜRK ÜNİVERSİTESİ AÇIKÖĞRETİM FAKÜLTESİ YAYINI. Eruzurum.
3. Bir, A. A. (Editör). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi Açıköğretim Fakültesi Yayınları.
4. Karasar, N. (2007). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi. (17. Baskı). Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
Recommended Resources
1. Balcı, A. (2006). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma: yöntem, teknik ve ilkeler. (6. Baskı). Ankara: Pegem A Yayıncılık.
2. Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak-Kılıç, E., Akgün, Ö. E., Karadeniz, Ş. ve Demirel, F. (2008). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. (1. Baskı). Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayınları.
3. Karasar, N. (2007). Araştırmalarda rapor hazırlama. (14. Baskı). Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
4. Yıldırım, A. ve Şimşek, H. (2005). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. (Beşinci Baskı). Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık
Course Learning Outcomes
- Students learn how they read the main sourses related with their thesis.
- Students learn to make a good project and also to collect datas related with their thesis.
- They learn how to compose their thesis with the datas obtained.
- Knows the basic concepts, principles and approaches related to research methods.
- Can describe the research problem
- Can scan the literature about the research problem and write down the purpose, importance, assumptions and limitations.
- Knows the research models and types
- Decide on the most appropriate research model for the problem under the guidance of a consultant.
- 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.
- Can write results and suggestions for research.
- Discusses the importance of ethical rules in research
- Explain the important points in research reporting.
- Knows and uses citation programs.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
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 |