Information Package

Master's of Social Work with Thesis

SW573

RESEARCH METHODS TECHNIQUES AND RESEARCH PUBLICATION ETHICS

Course Code
SW573
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
7
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS7
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. will produce, use, evaluate research knowledge
  2. will have knowledge on qualitative and quantitative research methods and techniques
  3. will be competent in research ethics and report writing
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsThere are no suggested courses.
Course DescriptionThis course provides students with research methods and techniques and ethical principles.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and Orientation
2nd Week Scientific research: Basic Concepts and Methodological Approaches
3rd Week Research Planning Stages
4th Week Literature Review, Endnote
5th Week Ethical issues in the research process
6th Week Research Problem in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models
7th Week Purpose and Importance of Research in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models
8th Week Limitations and Assumptions of Research in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models
9th Week Research Method in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models
10th Week Population and Sample in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models
11th Week Data Collection Methods in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models
12th Week Data Analysis and Reporting in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models
13th Week Conclusion and Recommendations in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models
14th Week Conclusion and Recommendations in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models
15th Week General Assesment of the Course
Recommended or Required ReadingNeuman, L.W. Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri: Nitel ve Nicel Yaklaşımlar. Yayın Odası Yay. 2008, İstanbul
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Report Preparation
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 50
Presentation of Article 2 50
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 13 4 52
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 2 15 30
Presentation (including preperation) 1 1 1
Project
Take-home
Meeting with advisor
Term Project Research
Seminar (including preperation)
Final Jury (including preparation)
Literature review 12 3 36
Report writing
Analyzing the results
Performance Practice
Book Presentation
Article Presentation 3 1 3
Case Study Presentation
Thesis Proposal
Article 3 6 18
Thesis Research
Weekly Articles and Resource Research 12 3 36
Total Work Load218
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7.26
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X
K2 X
K3
K4
K5 X
K6
K7 X
K8 X X X