Information Package

Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT317

RESEARCH TECHNIQUES

Course Code
DKT317
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Compiles the results by reviewing the literature using keywords.
  2. Determines research questions by determining the problem.
  3. Explains variables, hypotheses, and practical definitions with examples.
  4. Determines variables by creating hypotheses based on the given problem.
  5. Compares the types of scientific research in the field.
  6. Classifies studt designs into items.
  7. Designs research appropriate to the given problem.
  8. Explains in writing the ethical principles that must be followed in research.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to provide detailed knowledge regarding literature review, creating a research question/hypothesis, determining the problem, creating rationale and purpose, determining a study design and scientific research methods, and writing a scientific report in language and speech therapy and multidisciplinary fields.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Literature review
2nd Week Identifying the problem
3rd Week Creating rationale
4th Week Hypothesis, variablea, practical definitions
5th Week Problem-related hypothesis, variable, purpose setting
6th Week Study designs
7th Week Practice examples
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Scientific methods
10th Week Scientific methods
11th Week Practice
12th Week Practice
13th Week Practice
14th Week An overview
15th Week Feedbacks
Recommended or Required ReadingArıkan,R. (2017). Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Sümbüloğlu, V. ve Sümbüloğlu, K. (2016). Sağlık Bilimlerinde Araştırma Yöntemleri. Hatiboğlu Yayınları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Practice 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 10 2 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 16 16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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