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Description of Individual Course Units| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | İM179Z | Scientific Research Techniques | Elective | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| | Level of Course Unit | | Second Cycle | | Objectives of the Course | | To teach the basic trends, paradigms, concepts, structure and process of scientific research, and to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out scientific research effectively and meticulously. | | Name of Lecturer(s) | | Doç. Dr. Erdal ÖNER | | Learning Outcomes | | 1 | Have knowledge of various research methods used in scientific inquiry such as qualitative and quantitative methods, experimental design, observational studies, and surveys. | | 2 | Can develop communication skills, including scientific writing, presentation, and the ability to effectively communicate research findings. | | 3 | May have knowledge of how to conduct a literature review, how to search for relevant scientific articles, and how to summarize current research. | | 4 | Can effectively design research projects, formulate research questions and develop hypotheses. | | 5 | Can develop the critical thinking skills necessary to evaluate research methodologies and interpret scientific literature. |
| | Mode of Delivery | | Normal Education | | Prerequisites and co-requisities | | None | | Recommended Optional Programme Components | | None | | Course Contents | | Types of scientific research, scientific method, historical development of science | | Weekly Detailed Course Contents | |
| 1 | Basic Concepts and Definitions | | | | 2 | Main Features of the Research | | | | 3 | Quantitative Research Methods | | | | 4 | Qualitative Research Methods | | | | 5 | Scientific Research Steps | | | | 6 | Research Models | | | | 7 | Scientific Research Process | | | | 8 | Midterm | | | | 9 | Data collecting | | | | 10 | Analysis of Data | | | | 11 | Sampling in Research | | | | 12 | Validity and Reliability in Scientific Research | | | | 13 | Academic Writing | | | | 14 | Scientific Ethics | | | | 15 | Student Presentations and Evaluation | | |
| | Recommended or Required Reading | | 1. Şener Büyüköztürk, Özcan E. Akgün , Şirin Karadeniz , Funda Demirel , Ebru Kılıç Çakmak, Scientific Research Methods in Education, Pegem Akademi Publishing
2. Remzi Y. Kıncal (Editor), Scientific Research Methods, Nobel Academic Publishing
3. Adnan Erkuş, Introduction to Scientific Research, Seçkin Publishing
4. İsmet Daşdemir, Scientific Research Methods, Nobel Academic Publishing
5. Abdurrahman Tanrıöğen, Scientific Research Methods, Memoir Publishing
6. Hasan Yetim, Scientific Research Methods, Istanbul Zaim University Publications
7. Veysel Sönmez, Füsun Gülderen Alacapınar, Illustrated Scientific Research Methods, Memoirs Publishing
8. Kazım Özdamar, Modern Scientific Research Methods, Nisan Bookstore
9. Orhan Çağlayan, Scientific Research Methods, Ekin Publishing
10. İbrahim Arslanoğlu, Scientific Methods and Research Techniques, Gazi Publishing House | | Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods | | | Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 30 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 70 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
| | Workload Calculation | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 | | Team/Group Work | 5 | 2 | 10 | | Report Preparation | 1 | 44 | 44 | | Report Presentation | 1 | 3 | 3 | | Criticising Paper | 5 | 1 | 5 | | Self Study | 14 | 4 | 56 | | Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 3 | 3 | | Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 4 | 4 | | Homework | 10 | 1 | 10 | |
| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes | | LO1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | LO2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | LO3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | LO4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | LO5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| | * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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