| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | SBKY1082018206 | RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES | Compulsory | 1 | 2 | 4 |
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| 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) |
| Dr. Öğr. Ü. Figen TAŞKIN ÖZGÜLŞEN |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Learn and use concepts about science and methodology | | 2 | Know what a scientific definition is, how it can be obtained and how it can be used | | 3 | They can write a text by fulfilling the scientific form requirements. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Formal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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| 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 |
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| 1 | General introduction of the course, importance of the resources to be used; information on method and plan. | | | | 2 | Science and knowledge types | | | | 3 | Research resources | | | | 4 | Qualitative and quantitative approaches. Basic features and differences of qualitative and quantitative approaches | | | | 5 | Access to Scientific Information - Information Sources- Library and online databases | | | | 6 | How is the research problem determined? - Problem - Research Question - Hypothesis | | | | 7 | How is a scientific text prepared? | | | | 8 | Midterm | | | | 9 | Techniques used in social science | | | | 10 | Data Collection Tools - Survey - Observation - Interview - Document | | | | 11 | Sampling in Research - Universe - Sampling - Qualitative and Quantitative Sampling Techniques | | | | 12 | Academic Writing - What is APA? - Literature Organization | | | | 13 | Academic Text Organization | | | | 14 | Scientific Ethics and Research Ethics | | | | 15 | Significance and Meaning of Referencing - Plagiarism (Extremism) | | | | 16 | FINAL EXAM | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1 Dinler, Zeynel. (2016). Bilimsel Araştırma ve E-Kaynaklar, Bursa: Ekin Yayınevi.
2 Yalçınkaya, Ayhan. (2017). Mazerete Mahal Yok, Ankara: Siyasal Kitapevi |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | | | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| 1 | 15 | 15 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | LO2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | LO3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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