SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND PUBLICATION ETHICS

FC505

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Master's Degree Without Thesis

Year of Study

Semester

First Term (Fall)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

They will have advanced knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and techniques.
They will become proficient in research ethics and report writing.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Absent

Course Description

This course aims to equip students with research methods and techniques, as well as ethical principles.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	1st Week Introduction and Orientation
2^nd Week	2nd Week Scientific research: Basic Concepts and Methodological Approaches
3^rd Week	3rd Week Research Planning Stages
4^th Week	4th Week Literature Review, Endnote
5^th Week	5th Week Ethical issues in the research process
6^th Week	6th Week Research Problem in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models
7^th Week	7th Week Purpose and Importance of Research in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models
8^th Week	8th Week Limitations and Assumptions of Research in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models
9^th Week	9th Week Research Method in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models
10^th Week	10th Week Population and Sample in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models
11^th Week	11th Week Data Collection Methods in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models
12^th Week	12th Week Data Analysis and Reporting in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models
13^th Week	13th Week Conclusion and Recommendations in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models
14^th Week	14th Week Conclusion and Recommendations in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models
15^th Week	15th Week General Assesment of the Course

Recommended or Required Reading

Neuman, L.W. Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri: Nitel ve Nicel Yaklaşımlar. Yayın Odası Yay. 2008, İstanbul

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Assignment	1	50
Presentation of Article	2	50
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	10	140
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework	2	15	30
Presentation (including preperation)	1	5	5
Literature review	14	5	70
Article Presentation	3	3	9
Article	3	2	6
Weekly Articles and Resource Research
Total Work Load			302
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			10.06
ECTS Credit of the Course			10

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)