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Program of Justice

ADA168

RESEARCH METHODS

Course Code
ADA168
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Apprehend the importance of the scientific research.
  2. Know the qualities, types of scientific research and philosophical approaches about scientific research.
  3. Learn the concepts of scientific ethics and plagiarism.
  4. Know the stages in the scientific research process.
  5. Analyze and interpret any scientific research within the framework of the topics they have learned in the course.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aim of the course is to fulfill the students with the qualifications of research making and article writing.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General overview about the course content, teaching and the evaluation methods.
2nd Week Science, scientific method, scientific research.
3rd Week Philosophical approaches(Quantitative and Qualitative Methods)
4th Week Ethics and plagiarism, citing.
5th Week Research process, problem, literature review.
6th Week Creating the hipotesis, setting variables.
7th Week Aim of the research, importance, assumptions, limitations, keywords.
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Sampling methods, data gathering.
10th Week Data collecting techniques, measuring, scales.
11th Week Analysis, deciphering the results.
12th Week Reporting, sections of the article, physical structure, references, acknowledging the sources.
13th Week Article presentation and discussion.
14th Week Article presentation and discussion.
15th Week General review before final exam
Recommended or Required Reading- Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri (BÜYÜKÖZTÜRK, Ş. vd)
- Bilimsel Makale Nasıl Yazılı ve Yayımlanır? (DAY, A.Robert)
- Akademik Yazım Kuralları Kitapçığı, Başkent Üniversitesi Psikoloji Bölümü, http://psk.baskent.edu.tr
- Instructor's notes.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 25
Presentation of Article 1 15
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 2 1 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 15 15
Individual or group work 1 30 30
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load153
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.1
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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