| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | GRAY503 | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS | Compulsory | 1 | 1 | 5 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The main objective of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of research methodology. The course will equip students with an understanding of basic principles of research design and strategy, including an understanding of how to formulate researchable problems. This course is geared towards preparing students for their research work by focusing on the relative strengths and weaknesses of various data collection and interpretation techniques. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Students will be able to report research results in accordance with the rules. | | 2 | Students will be able to bring a research topic into a suitable manner from the aspect of academic qualities. | | 3 | Students will be able to plan research. | | 4 | Students will be able to define the limits of a research topic. | | 5 | The course will enable students to learn the methods of research used in academic research. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Formal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Introduction to Research • What is research? (the process of scientific inquiry) • Thesis vs. project Developing a Research Question • What is a Research Question? • Why do we need a Research Question? • Characteristics of a good Research Question • Brainstorming and concept mapping • Steps to developing a Research Question Writing a Literature Review • Developing an outline for the literature review (The Funnel) • Developing the theoretical basis for the Research Question • Searching for, locating and organizing relevant professional literature • Using traditional and meta-analytic literature reviews • Critically reviewing the literature • Refining the research question • Research Questions vs. Hypotheses • Writing a first draft • Obtaining, giving, and making productive use of feedback • The redrafting process • Professional formatting Understanding Research Methods • Quantitative research • Qualitative research Designing a Study • Consider the range of possible methods • Select a research method • Sampling • Design • Materials • Procedure • Analysis Ethics in Research • Ethical research • Ethical use of human subjects • Informed consent forms • Completing ethics proposals |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction to the Course | | | | 2 | Introduction to the language and terminology of Research | | | | 3 | Foundations of Research. Exploring the Distinction between qualitative and quantitative data. | | | | 4 | Research Design and The Ethics of Research. Reviewing the Literature. | | | | 5 | Conceptualization, Measurement, Operationalization, and Variables | | | | 6 | Use and Misuse of Sources. Internet Research Methods | | | | 7 | Sampling | | | | 8 | Midterm exam | | | | 9 | Data Collection and Analysis | | | | 10 | Data Collection and Analysis | | | | 11 | Data Collection and Analysis | | | | 12 | Data Collection and Analysis | | | | 13 | Presenting Research: Writing Up the Research | | | | 14 | Presenting Research: Writing Up the Research | | | | 15 | Effective Presentation Techniques | | | | 16 | Final | | |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| SUM | 0 | |
| SUM | 0 | | Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri | 40 | | Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Midterm Examination | 15 | 5 | 75 |
| Final Examination | 15 | 5 | 75 |
| Discussion | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Observation | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | LO2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | LO3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | | LO4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | LO5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 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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