| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | Gİ311.05 | | Elective | 3 | 5 | 4 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of this course; basically to examine the principles, methods and applications in the field of education related to research and processes in a wide spectrum and to enable students to; to increase their knowledge and understanding of research designs, data collection process, analysis and report writing. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Şerife Kazancı Sunaoğlu |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Knows the research process and stages | | 2 | Lists the principles to be used in quantitative and qualitative research. | | 3 | Distinguish the types of research, strategy and design. | | 4 | Estimates data collection methods and tools suitable for the problems. | | 5 | Prepares valid and reliable data collection tools | | 6 | Analyzes the researches and takes measures to avoid problems during the research process |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| The content of this course; basic concepts and principles of research methods; research process ; general characteristics of data collection tools; analysis and evaluation of data; access to articles, theses and databases; research models and types; basic paradigms in scientific research; quantitative and qualitative research patterns; sampling in qualitative research, data collection, data analysis; validity and safety in qualitative research; article or thesis review, evaluation and presentation; preparing a research report in accordance with research principles and ethics; constitutes action research in education. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Discussing the content and purpose of the course | | | | 2 | Introduction to Research and Scientific Study | | | | 3 | Research Issues and Questions | | | | 4 | Quantitative and Qualitative Research Principles | | | | 5 | What is plagiarism? | | | | 6 | Strategies, Types of Design, Design and Decision Overview Ethical Considerations | | | | 7 | How to do a literature review? | | | | 8 | Midterm Exam | | | | 9 | Research Analysis | | | | 10 | Criticizing Research Methods | | | | 11 | Mixed Research Methods, Writing and Displays in Quantitative and Qualitative Research | | | | 12 | Research Proposal Writing and Evaluation | | | | 13 | Mixed Research Methods | | | | 14 | Validity and Reliability in Research | | | | 15 | Final Exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1. Karasar, N. (1999). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara.
2. Şener Büyüköztürk, Özcan Akgün, Şirin Karadeniz, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, 2010 PegemA Yayıncılık Ankara.
3. Yıldırım, A. Şimşek H. (2000) Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara. |
| 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 |
| Field Work | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Project Preparation | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Project Presentation | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 4 | 6 | 24 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 6 | 8 | 48 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | LO2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | LO3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | | LO4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | | LO5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | | LO6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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