Learn the conventions for writing scientific texts in economic topics.
Learn the ethical principles governing scientific research and writing in economics.
Have conducted research on at least one economic topic.
Have delivered at least one presentation on an economic topic in accordance with scientific standards.
Have prepared at least one written report on an economic topic following scientific conventions.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
This course aims to introduce students to the research methods required for examining economic topics and the rules of scientific writing.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction: Research Methods
2nd Week
Economic Text-Writing Guidelines
3rd Week
Data Collection and Analysis: Economic Assessment of Data
4th Week
Article Presentation
5th Week
Article Presentation
6th Week
The Story of an Academic Article
7th Week
Midterm Exam Week
8th Week
Research Proposal Presentation
9th Week
Research Proposal Presentation
10th Week
Data Analysis
11th Week
Data Analysis
12th Week
The Story of an Academic Article
13th Week
Project Presentation
14th Week
Project Presentation
Recommended or Required Reading
Blaug, Mark. (2009). İktisatta Yöntem ya da İktisatçılar Nasıl Açıklar. Çev. Can Madenci. Ankara: Efil Yayınevi; McCloskey, Deirdre N. (2018). İktisadi Konular Hakkında Yazmak. Çev. Pelin Tuştaş. Ankara: Heretik.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Presentation
Project
Lecture
Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Assignment
1
50
Attendance
1
10
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
