QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

RPD617

Course Code: RPD617
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 7

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Master's Degree With Thesis

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Professor Sadegül Akbaba Altun

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Gain insights into the qualitative research tradition.
Prepare a qualitative research proposal.
Conduct research using qualitative methods.
Write a report in accordance with the qualitative research method.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

Starting from theoretical base examining qualitative research methods. Data collection, data analysis, interpretation and reporting in qualitative research methodology.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction of the course and explanation of general objectives, Scientific Research Paradigms
2^nd Week	Fundamentals of Qualitative Research/Comparison of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
3^rd Week	Planning Qualitative Research
4^th Week	Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research
5^th Week	Data Collection Methods in Qualitative Research: Interview
6^th Week	Data Collection Methods in Qualitative Research: Observation
7^th Week	Data Collection Methods in Qualitative Research: Document review
8^th Week	Midterm Exam week
9^th Week	Case (Case) study
10^th Week	Data Analysis in Qualitative Research.
11^th Week	Writing Qualitative Research Results
12^th Week	Using Qualitative Research Results
13^th Week	Presenting Research
14^th Week	Presenting Research
15^th Week	Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

1. Creswell, J. W. (2013). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing from Five Approaches. Sage Publications: New Jersey.
2. Merriam, S. B. (2013). Nitel Araştırma: Desen ve Uygulama için Bir Rehber. (Ed: Turan, S.). Nobel Yayınları: Ankara.
3. Miles, M, B., & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis: An expanded Sourcebook. (2nd ed). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication.
4. Patton, M. Q. (1990). Qualitative evaluation and research methods. (2nd ed). Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publication.
5. Yıldırım, A. ve Şimşek, H. (2013). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri (9. Baskı). Seçkin Yayıncılık: Ankara.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Problem Solving
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Assignment	1	70
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	14	4	56
Preparation for Final exam	1	15	15
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	3	10	30
Term Project Research	1	30	30
Report writing	1	20	20
Total Work Load			195
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			6.5
ECTS Credit of the Course			7

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5		X
K6	X	X	X
K7		X	X	X
K8
K9