Course Name | Code | Semester | T+U Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | |||||
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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 | |
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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) |
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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 |