Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
KMY1082016205RESEARCH METHODS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCESCompulsory124
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to examine the basic research process (problem identification, data collection, data analysis and interpretation of results), to observe the main scientific research methods (experimental method, description method etc.) and to find the research question (hypothesis), conceptualization, measurement, data collection, data analysis, data evaluation / interpretation and report writing techniques.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Öğr. Gör. Cem ANGIN
Learning Outcomes
1Learn and use concepts about science and methodology
2Know what a scientific definition is, how it can be obtained and how it can be used
3They can write a text by fulfilling the scientific form requirements.
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Scientific method in academic research, introduction to research. Definition of research problem, research design, questionnaire design, sampling methods, data collection methods. To give a correct reference. Examples of research on domestic and foreign libraries
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1General presentation of the course, its importance, demonstration of the resources to be used; information on method and flow plan.
2Science and information types
3Research resources
4Qualitative and Quantitative approaches. Basic characteristics and differences of qualitative and quantitative approaches
5Scientific Information Access - Information Resources - Library and online databases
6How is the research problem determined? - Problem - Research Question - Hypothesis
7How is a scientific text prepared?
8MIDTERM
9Techniques used in social science
10Data Collection Tools - Survey - Observation - Interview - Document
11Sampling in Research - Universe - Sampling - Qualitative and Quantitative Sampling Techniques
12Academic Writing - What is APA? - Literature Organization - Academic Text Organization
13Academic Writing - What is APA? - Literature Organization - Academic Text Organization
14Scientific Ethics and Research Ethics - Significance and Meaning of Referencing - Plagiarism (Extremism)
15FINAL EXAM
Recommended or Required Reading
Ayhan Yalçınkaya Mazerete Mahal Yok Prof. Dr. Zeynel Dinler Bilimsel Araştırma ve E-Kaynaklar
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
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Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Writing Paper168128
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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