| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | TDE309.4B | Scientific Research Methods and Resources | Elective | 3 | 5 | 3 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| Scientific research methods and techniques to ensure students recognize and develop their ability to write a scientific report. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üy. Gökçenur AKBOĞA |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Students will be able to comprehend the terms used in the field of scientific research | | 2 | Stundent will be able to comprehend the characteristics of science and scientific research. | | 3 | Stundent will be able to comprehend sections and the function of them in a scientific research. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| 1.Methods and techniques used in a scientific research 2.Paths to be followed in making a scientific investigation 3.Determine the basic principles of scientific research |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Basic concepts in scientific inquiry | | | | 2 | Fundamentals of scientific research | | | | 3 | Forms of research literature | | | | 4 | Defining the problem | | | | 5 | Sampling methods | | | | 6 | Data collection tools | | | | 7 | Types of scale | | | | 8 | Midterm | | | | 9 | Internal validity and external validity | | | | 10 | The quantitative researches | | | | 11 | The qualitative research | | | | 12 | Reporting | | | | 13 | Project: Preparation of Research Proposal | | | | 14 | Project: Preparation of Research Proposal | | | | 15 | Presentation of Research Proposal | | | | 16 | Final Exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Çepni, S. (2007). Araştırma Proje Çalışmalarına Giriş. Celepler Matbaacılık, Trabzon.
Karasar, N. (1999), Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 9. Basım, Ankara.
Neuman, W.L. (2006). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. 6th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Homework | 5 | 14 | 70 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | | LO2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | | LO3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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