| Course Name | Code | Semester | T+U Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods | IKY 104 | 2 | 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 SEVGİ DÖNMEZ MAÇ |
| Course Lecturers | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SEVGİ DÖNMEZ MAÇ, |
| Course Assistants | |
| Course Category | |
| Course Objective | Introducing knowledge, science, and scientific knowledge. Determining the difference between scientific knowledge and other kinds of knowledge. Examining positivist and post-positivist approaches. Determining the subject of a thesis, methods of quotation and footnote, knowledge on what the requirements of order are might be in a thesis |
| Course Content | Knowledge, kinds of knowledge, science, philosophy of science, positivist and post-positivist approaches, phases of a scientific research, chapters of research, orders of writing, quotations, methods of footnote, organizing the bibliography. |
| # | Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explaining philosophy of social science | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, | Testing, |
| 2 | Listing methods of resource usage and referencing | Lecture, Question-Answer, Case Study, Self Study, | Testing, |
| 3 | Developing a research proposal and designing research process | Lecture, Question-Answer, Case Study, Self Study, | Testing, |
| 4 | Using at least one qualitative research method | Lecture, Question-Answer, Case Study, Self Study, | Testing, |
| 5 | Using at least one quantitive research method | Lecture, Question-Answer, Self Study, | Testing, |
| Week | Course Topics | Preliminary Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Why do we take this course? | |
| 2 | Scientific knowledge and the other ones | |
| 3 | The debates on positivism and post-positivism | |
| 4 | Ethic in sceintific research | |
| 5 | Research types in social sciences | |
| 6 | Research design in social sciences | |
| 7 | Sampling | |
| 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 9 | Experimental research | |
| 10 | Survey | |
| 11 | Interview, focus group | |
| 12 | Content analysis | |
| 13 | Referring and reporting | |
| 14 | A case of scientific research design |
| Resources | |
|---|---|
| Course Notes | Altunışık, R., Çoşkun, R., Bayraktaroğlu, S., Yıldırım, E. (2007), Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri, Adapazarı: Değişim |
| Course Resources | Gulbenkian Komisyonu (1996), Sosyal Bilimleri Açın, çev. Şirin Tekeli, İstanbul: Metis. Serdar, Ziyaeddün, (2001) Thomas Kuhn ve Bilim Savaşları, İstanbul: Everest |
| Order | Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Having adequte scientific knowledge of Human Resources Management, basic business concepts and other social sciences | X | |||||
| 2 | Thinking critically and analytically | X | |||||
| 3 | Having knowledge of communication and information technologies | X | |||||
| 4 | In-depth understanding of the research process and application of a range of research techniques into studies, researches and projects | X | |||||
| 5 | In-depth understanding of usage of Human Resources Management and other social sciences theoretical and applied knowledge together. | X | |||||
| 6 | Ability to interpret basic Business concepts from Human Resource Management perspective | X | |||||
| 7 | Ability to implement basic HRM responsibilities in institutions such as HR Planning and staffing, labor relations, occupational healthy and safety, training planning, performance and rewards management, career planning, employment and interview techniques and legal HR issues | X | |||||
| 8 | Implementing quality process approach into HRM process by considering institutional development, internal and external customer satisfaction; in case of need, having sense of responsibility making contribution for problem solving and continuous development and process excellence ability by problem identification, goal setting, reorganisation and change management skills | X | |||||
| 9 | Management of resources and assets by considering budgetary, financial and legal issues; management of projects/operations with the ability of planning, implementation, and auditing; Having skills on management of self and other people | X | |||||
| 10 | Enriching result oriented working approach with continous learning approach | X | |||||
| 11 | Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to present ideas and information effectively | X | |||||
| 12 | Being good at one foreign language, ability to communicate written and orally | ||||||
| 13 | Ability to work with people of various cultural and educational background by valuing team work, developing emphathy and listening skills | X | |||||
| 14 | Being conscious on social, academic and professional ethical values | X | |||||
| 15 | Development of critical theoretical appreciation of ´how´, ´why´ and ´where´ HRM contributes to and supports employee and societal development, and implementing these approach for applied and graduate projects and working life | X | |||||
| Evaluation System | |
|---|---|
| Semester Studies | Contribution Rate |
| 1. Ara Sınav | 70 |
| 1. Kısa Sınav | 10 |
| 2. Kısa Sınav | 10 |
| 3. Kısa Sınav | 10 |
| 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 | 2 | 32 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 100 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (Hours) | 4 | ||
| dersAKTSKredisi | 5 | ||