| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | SE151A | Bilimsel Araştırmaya Giriş | Elective | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of this course is to inform students about the literature review, scientific research problem, data collection, analysis and report transformation, scientific ethics and ethical issues and source writing. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Define concepts and terms related to scientific research and scientific research.
| | 2 | Develop positive attitudes based on knowledge and experience on the importance of scientific research.
| | 3 | Be aware of the ethical rules to be followed while researching.
| | 4 | Define different research methods.
| | 5 | Knows the steps to be followed and the points to be considered when conducting a scientific research.
| | 6 | Determine a research question about his / her field and prepare a small comprehensive research project proposal.
| | 7 | The purpose of the research in terms of content and research questions; write a research report in accordance with APA guidelines.
| | 8 | Can read and understand a scientific research report (articles, papers, theses etc.).
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Literature Review, Creating a Research Problem, Collecting Data, Analyzing the Data, Translating the Data into Reports, Showing Resources, Scientific Ethics and Ethics Rules |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Course Objectives, Content, Sources and Introduction of Science What is Science, Scientific Research and Scientific Method? Importance of Scientific Research for Teachers and Teachers, Access to Scientific Information - Information Sources - Library and on-line databases
| | | | 2 | Basic scientific research approaches
Basic features and differences of qualitative and quantitative approaches
| | | | 3 | What is the Research Problem? - Problem - Research question - Hypothesis
| | | | 4 | Research Methods (Qualitative-Mixed)
| | | | 5 | Research Methods (Qualitative-Mixed) | | | | 6 | Research Methods (Qualitative-Mixed) | | | | 7 | Research Methods (Qualitative-Mixed) | | | | 8 | Sampling in Research - Universe-Sampling - Qualitative and Quantitative Sampling Techniques
| | | | 9 | Data Collection Tools - Survey - Observation - Interview - Document
| | | | 10 | Data Analysis (Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis)
| | | | 11 | Validity and Reliability in Scientific Research
| | | | 12 | Academic Writing - What is APA? - Literature Organization - Academic Text Organization
| | | | 13 | Scientific Ethics and Research Ethics - Importance and meaning of reference - Plagiarism
| | | | 14 | General Evaluation of Research Suggestions and Course
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Çepni, S. (2007). Araştırma ve Proje Çalışmalarına Giriş. Üçüncü Baskı, Üçyol Kültür Merkezi Yayınları, Trabzon. |
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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 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 8 | 5 | 40 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 9 | 6 | 54 |
| Reading | 14 | 3 | 42 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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