SW573
RESEARCH METHODS TECHNIQUES AND RESEARCH PUBLICATION ETHICS
- Course Code
- SW573
- Semester
- First Term (Fall)
- Theory+Practice
- 3 + 0
- ECTS
- 7
| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree Without Thesis |
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| Year of Study | 1 |
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| Semester | First Term (Fall) |
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| ECTS | 7 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- will produce, use, evaluate research knowledge
- will have knowledge on qualitative and quantitative research methods and techniques
- will be competent in research ethics and report writing
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | There are no suggested courses. |
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| Course Description | This course provides students with research methods and techniques and ethical principles. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction and Orientation |
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2nd Week |
Scientific research: Basic Concepts and Methodological Approaches |
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3rd Week |
Research Planning Stages |
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4th Week |
Literature Review, Endnote |
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5th Week |
Ethical issues in the research process |
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6th Week |
Research Problem in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models |
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7th Week |
Purpose and Importance of Research in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models |
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8th Week |
Limitations and Assumptions of Research in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models |
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9th Week |
Research Method in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models |
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10th Week |
Population and Sample in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models |
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11th Week |
Data Collection Methods in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models |
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12th Week |
Data Analysis and Reporting in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models |
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13th Week |
Conclusion and Recommendations in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models |
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14th Week |
Conclusion and Recommendations in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Models |
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15th Week |
General Assesment of the Course |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Neuman, L.W. Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri: Nitel ve Nicel Yaklaşımlar. Yayın Odası Yay. 2008, İstanbul |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Case Study
- Practice
- Presentation
- Report Preparation
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Problem Solving
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Assignment |
1 |
50 |
| Presentation of Article |
2 |
50 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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100 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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0 |
| 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 |
13 |
4 |
52 |
| 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 |
2 |
15 |
30 |
| Presentation (including preperation) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Project |
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| Take-home |
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| Meeting with advisor |
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| Term Project Research |
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| Seminar (including preperation) |
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| Final Jury (including preparation) |
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| Literature review |
12 |
3 |
36 |
| Report writing |
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| Analyzing the results |
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| Performance Practice |
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| Book Presentation |
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| Article Presentation |
3 |
1 |
3 |
| Case Study Presentation |
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| Thesis Proposal |
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| Article |
3 |
6 |
18 |
| Thesis Research |
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| Weekly Articles and Resource Research |
12 |
3 |
36 |
| Total Work Load | 218 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 7.26 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes
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LO1 |
LO2 |
LO3 |
| K1 |
X |
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| K2 |
X |
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| K3 |
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| K4 |
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| K5 |
X |
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| K6 |
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| K7 |
X |
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| K8 |
X |
X |
X |
