Learn how to design a research study for their capstone project.
Conducts research on the project topic.
Presents thesis to the committee.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
At the end of the semester, it includes research or practice on a scientific subject, writing a graduation project and presenting the project.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction
2nd Week
The Scientific Research Process
3rd Week
Research Models, Literature Review, and Hypothesis Formulation
4th Week
Variables (Dependent and Independent), Population and Sampling, Measurement and Scales, Types of Data
5th Week
Survey, Observation, and Interview Methods, Research Report
6th Week
Reviewing Articles with the Advisor
7th Week
Work toward Preparing a Project Report
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
One-on-one work with the advisor on the capstone project
10th Week
One-on-one work with the advisor on the capstone project
11th Week
One-on-one work with the advisor on the capstone project
12th Week
One-on-one work with the advisor on the capstone project
13th Week
One-on-one work with the advisor on the capstone project
14th Week
Capstone project presentation
15th Week
Evaluation of the capstone project report by advisors
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Kaptan, S. (2000). Bilimsel Araştırma ve İstatistik Teknikleri. Tekışık Web Ofset Tesisleri, Ankara.
2. Karasar, N. (2018). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi. 3A Araştırma Eğitim Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti., Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Practice
Presentation
Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
30
Presentation of Article
1
30
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
