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MBH251

RESEARCH METHODS

Course Code
MBH251
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. Choose a research subject, review the literature.
  3. Evaluate the results.
  4. Being informed about plagiarism and learning how to avoid it.
  5. Prepare an article.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe concept of broadcast ethics and the basic principles of ethics of publication, violations of the rules of publication ethics, legal regulations related to research and publication ethics in our country, research ethics boards, scientific thinking method, research types and data collection methods, in-text and footnote reference method, use of libraries, In this course, the subjects of injury from internet sources, formal structure of research report and language use in scientific text are covered.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General information about the course and the evaluation methods. General view to the subject.
2nd Week Qualifications, kinds and the approaches of the scientific research.
3rd Week Ethics; plagiarism; research process.
4th Week Research problem, literature review, creating the hipotesis.
5th Week Aim of the research, importance, assumptions, definitions and sampling methods
6th Week Data gathering, measuring, analysis and deciphering the results
7th Week Reporting, sections of the article, physical structure, references, acknowledging the sources.
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Evaluating the midterm, choosing articles.
10th Week Article presentation and discussion.
11th Week Article presentation and discussion.
12th Week Article presentation and discussion.
13th Week Article presentation and discussion.
14th Week Article presentation and discussion.
Recommended or Required Readingİrfan Erdoğan (2011), Pozitivist Metodoloji, Erk Yayınları, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Presentation
  • Report Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 10 2 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 45 45
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 8 8
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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