| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | 2 |
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| Semester | Third Term (Fall) |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Gain the ability to identify an original and researchable thesis topic in the field of graphic design, define a scientific research problem, and plan the research process.
- Develop competence in systematically reviewing the literature, constructing a theoretical and conceptual framework, and conducting critical literature analysis.
- Acquire the skill to select, justify, and apply quantitative, qualitative, or mixed research methods appropriate to the research objectives.
- Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing research findings and producing a coherent, defensible thesis text in accordance with academic writing standards.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | The course aims to carry out the stages of preparing a thesis on a topic. It is aimed to teach how to perform the steps such as planning this process, literature review and method selection, analysis and synthesis of findings, and report writing stages in order and correctly. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
GENERAL FRAMEWORK: During this process, the student carries out the following stages of the master?s thesis in the field of graphic design, in line with the selected topic, under the guidance of the advisor: literature review,selection of research methodology, planning of data collection and analysis, interpretation of findings, and |
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2nd Week |
academic report writing. Planning of the Thesis Process: Clarification of the scope and expectations of the thesis course. Preparation of a student?advisor working schedule. Identification of the general research area. Output: Preliminary thesis topic and semester plan |
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3rd Week |
Clarification of the Research Topic: Narrowing down the topic within the field of graphic design Evaluation of researchability and originality. Preliminary problem framework. Output: Draft thesis topic. |
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4th Week |
Identification of the Research Problem and Objectives: Writing the problem statement. Defining the purpose and significance of the research. Sub-objectives / research questions. Output: Problem statement and objectives text. |
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5th Week |
Literature Review Strategy: Identification of academic databases. Keywords and search plan. Setup of a reference management system. Output: Literature review plan. |
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6th Week |
Literature Reading and Classification: Distinguishing theoretical and field-specific literature. Thematic literature mapping. Critical reading. Output: Literature summaries. Development of the Theoretical and Conceptual Framework. Definition of key concepts. Identification of the theoretical approach. Linking theory with the literature. Output: Draft theoretical/conceptual framework. |
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7th Week |
Midterm Evaluation: Review of the literature and problem framework. Advisor feedback. Implementation of necessary revisions. Output: Revised literature review and problem statement. |
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8th Week |
Selection of the Research Methodology: Selection of qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods. Research design.Types of data. Output: Methodological approach decision. |
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9th Week |
Data Collection and Analysis Plan: Identification of data collection instruments. Analysis techniques. Evaluation of ethical considerations. Output: Draft methodology chapter. |
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10th Week |
Plan for Analysis and Synthesis of Findings: How the findings will be presented. Plan for the use of graphics, tables, and visual materials. Interpretative framework. Output: Analysis and findings presentation plan. |
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11th Week |
Thesis Writing Structure: Chapter organization (Introduction, Methodology, Findings, Discussion). Academic writing style. Citation and reference format. Output: Thesis writing template. |
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12th Week |
Text Writing and Revision: Evaluation of written sections with the advisor. Revisions of language, structure, and content. Output: Revised thesis sections. |
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13th Week |
Thesis Coherence and Final Review: Consistency across chapters. Conceptual and methodological coherence. Final revisions. Output: Comprehensive thesis draft. |
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14th Week |
Semester Evaluation and Conclusion: Overall evaluation of the thesis process. Planning for the following semester (Thesis II / defense). Output: End-of-semester thesis progress report. |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Türkçe Kaynaklar
Balcı, A. (2020). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma: Yöntem, teknik ve ilkeler (13. bs.). Pegem Akademi.
Büyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç Çakmak, E., Akgün, Ö. E., Karadeniz, Ş., & Demirel, F. (2022). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri (30. bs.). Pegem Akademi.
Karasar, N. (2020). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi: Kavramlar, ilkeler, teknikler (35. bs.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Yıldırım, A., & Şimşek, H. (2021). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (12. bs.). Seçkin Yayıncılık.
İngilizce Kitaplar (Sosyal Bilimler Odaklı)
Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2021). Thematic analysis: A practical guide. SAGE Publications.
Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2022). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (6th ed.). SAGE Publications.
Creswell, J. W., & Plano Clark, V. L. (2018). Designing and conducting mixed methods research (3rd ed.). SAGE Publications.
Saldana, J. (2021). The coding manual for qualitative researchers (4th ed.). SAGE Publications.
Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill, A. (2023). Research methods for business students (9th ed.). Pearson Education.
Yin, R. K. (2018). Case study research and applications: Design and methods (6th ed.). SAGE Publications.
APA, Etik ve Yapay Zeka ? Web Kaynakları
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). https://apastyle.apa.org
American Psychological Association. (2023). How to cite ChatGPT. https://apastyle.apa.org/blog/how-to-cite-chatgpt
Committee on Publication Ethics. (2023). Authorship and AI tools. https://publicationethics.org
Committee on Publication Ethics. (2019). COPE guidelines: Retraction guidelines. https://publicationethics.org/retraction-guidelines
International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. (2023). Recommendations for the conduct, reporting, editing, and publication of scholarly work. https://www.icmje.org
Yükseköğretim Kurulu. (2018). Bilimsel araştırma ve yayın etiği yönergesi. https://www.yok.gov.tr
TÜBİTAK. (2022). Araştırma ve yayın etiği kuralları. https://www.tubitak.gov.tr
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Assignment |
1 |
40 |
| Oral Exam |
8 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
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80 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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80 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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20 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
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| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
6 |
84 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
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| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
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| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
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| Homework |
8 |
10 |
80 |
| Presentation (including preperation) |
8 |
5 |
40 |
| Project |
1 |
36 |
36 |
| Performance Practice |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Total Work Load | 292 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 9.73 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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