| Course Name | Code | Semester | T+U Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods | ISL 210 | 4 | 3 + 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Precondition Courses | |
| Recommended Optional Courses | |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Coordinator | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SEMİH OKUTAN |
| Course Lecturers | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SEMİH OKUTAN, |
| Course Assistants | Dr.Şule AYDIN |
| Course Category | |
| Course Objective | To provide basic knowledge for the students - what is science and philosophy of science; - how to design, conduct and report a scientific research (paper, report, book); - to gain the basic logic of qualitative and quantitative research methods and a questioning way of thinking |
| Course Content | The fundemental processes and methods to be followed in the conduct of scientific research |
| # | Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To understand and interpret the relationship between philosophy of social science and knowledge of method. | , , , , | , , |
| 2 | To employ the knowlwdge of methodology gained when determining research questions and and during the research process. | , , , , | , , |
| 3 | To investigate the previous amprical and conceptual studies on the research subject and relate these to the current research | , , , , | , , |
| 4 | To categorize the research questions and hypothesis’ and to formulate proper questions and hypothesis’. | , , , , | , , |
| 5 | To design a proper research process regarding the context and to propose research strategy | , , , , | , , |
| 6 | To debate the outcomes of the research and report them in the proper way | , , , , | , , |
| 7 | To develop a comprehension as regards to social scientific style. | , , , , | , , |
| Week | Course Topics | Preliminary Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Philosophy of Science, Knowledge and Scientific Knowledge | |
| 2 | Defining Research Topic | |
| 3 | Critical Literature Review | |
| 4 | Defining Research Questions and Hypothesis | |
| 5 | Defining Research Strategy | |
| 6 | Research Population and Sampling | |
| 7 | Collecting Secondary Data | |
| 8 | Collecting Primary Data: Questionnaires | |
| 9 | Collecting Primary Data: Observation and Interview | |
| 10 | Measurement and Scales in Research | |
| 11 | Basic Data Analysis Techniques | |
| 12 | Reporting: Context of the Report | |
| 13 | Reporting: Format of the Report | |
| 14 | Conclusion: Some Clues for a successful Scientific Study |
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| Order | Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Gains the required knowledge in production, marketing, management , accounting and finance. | X | |||||
| 2 | Can work in teams and share information with team members in tasks of production, marketing, management, accounting and finance. | X | |||||
| 3 | Identifies and analyzes problems also offers solutions in tasks of production, marketing, management, accounting and finance. | X | |||||
| 4 | Contributes to projects, takes responsibility and conduct researches in tasks of production, marketing, management, accounting and finance. | X | |||||
| 5 | Can define goals and objectives of organization in tasks of production, marketing, management, accounting and finance. | X | |||||
| 6 | Questions the acquired knowledge in tasks of production, marketing, management, accounting and finance. | X | |||||
| 7 | Believes to adapting new situations and meets the requirements of new tasks of production, marketing, management, accounting and finance. | X | |||||
| 8 | Can transfer knowledge and recommendations in tasks of production, marketing, management, accounting and finance via using necessery communication tools and a foreign language effectively . | X | |||||
| 9 | Open to occupational cooperation and sharing in tasks of production, marketing, management, accounting and finance. | X | |||||
| 10 | Can use necessary information systems in tasks of production, marketing, management, accounting and finance. | X | |||||
| 11 | Behaves in accordance with social and occupational ethic values in tasks of production, marketing, management, accounting and finance. | X | |||||
| 12 | Analyses and carries out relations with stake holders in tasks of production, marketing, management, accounting and finance. | X | |||||
| 13 | Follows the innovations and encourages team members in tasks of production, marketing, management, accounting and finance. | X | |||||
| 14 | Questions the position of the organization and offers suggestions in tasks of production, marketing, management, accounting and finance. | X | |||||
| 15 | Is conscious about universality of right, social justice, quality, saving cultural and environmental values, occupational health and safety in tasks of production, marketing, management, accounting and finance. | X | |||||
| Evaluation System | |
|---|---|
| Semester Studies | Contribution Rate |
| 1. Ödev | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
| 1. Yıl İçinin Başarıya | 50 |
| 1. Final | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
| ECTS - Workload Activity | Quantity | Time (Hours) | Total Workload (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Assignment | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Performance Task (Seminar) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 113 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (Hours) | 4.52 | ||
| dersAKTSKredisi | 5 | ||