Information Package

PSK681

THESIS I

Course Code
PSK681
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
0 + 0
ECTS
30
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS30
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Can discuss about the main theories, topics and research questions that have been discussed in various fields of psychology in recent years.
  2. Can integrate knowledge of psychology in different fields.
  3. Can establish a relationship between the fields of expertise outside the field of psychology and psychology.
  4. Can interpret about the methodology of interdisciplinary studies.
  5. Can design interdisciplinary research proposal.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course involves the preparation of the student doctorate thesis. The prerequisite of this course is to successful completion of the PSK666 PhD Qualification course.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Formation of Research Questions I
2nd Week Formation of Research Questions II
3rd Week Formation of Research Questions III
4th Week Formation of Research Questions IV
5th Week Literature Review I
6th Week Literature Review II
7th Week Literature Review III
8th Week Literature Review IV
9th Week Literature Review V
10th Week Literature Review VI
11th Week Literature Review IX
12th Week Determining the Variables I
13th Week Determining the Variables II
14th Week Determining the Variables III
15th Week Determining the Variables IV
Recommended or Required ReadingAmerican Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000
* The basic materials to be used in this course are updated every year.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Project
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Project 2 100
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 61.5 861
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load906
Total Work Load / 30 (h)30.2
ECTS Credit of the Course30
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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