| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | ENM101Z | Scientific Research Techniques I | 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 provide knowledge and skills about conducting scientific research; it aims to ensure that students learn the techniques of finding a research question, establishing a hypothesis, conceptualizing, measuring, collecting data, analyzing data, evaluating, interpreting and writing reports necessary to conduct research on a specific subject. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hümeyra İSPİRLİ |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Learning the steps of scientific research | | 2 | Ability to choose a research topic | | 3 | Development of source research and literature scanning skills | | 4 | Increasing the ability to design scientific research and conduct it in accordance with ethical rules | | 5 | Learning to use citation and reference rules in writing the research | | 6 | Ability to choose appropriate keywords according to the objectives of the research |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Selection of research topic, existing situation analysis, literature review, presentation of the originality of the selected research topic, planning and writing of scientific research and learning the rules to be followed in this process. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Definition of science, classification and scientific knowledge | Debate about scientific knowledge | | | 2 | Historical development of science | | | | 3 | Scientific research methods and classification (Qualitative Research) | | | | 4 | Scientific research methods and classification (Quantitative Research) | | | | 5 | Access to Scientific Information: Library, Digital Library, Databases | | | | 6 | | | | | 7 | Using EndNote to create in-text citation and reference lists | Practical use of EndNote in In-Text References and Bibliography Writing Studies | | | 8 | Mid-term exam | | | | 9 | Planning in scientific research: selection of research topic and problem | Research question examples | | | 10 | Research project types and application methods | | | | 11 | Research Project Writing- 1 (Writing original values, aims and objectives) | | | | 12 | Research Project Writing- 2 (Method, project management writing) | | | | 13 | Research Project Writing- 3 (Writing B plans and success criteria) | | | | 14 | Formal rules in writing the research text on the computer | | | | 15 | Completing the research and making it ready for presentation | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Zeynel Dinler, Bilimsel Araştırma ve E-Kaynaklar, 7. basım, Bursa: Ekin Yayınevi, 2012.
Özdamar, K. (2003). Modern bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri . Eskisehir: Kaan yayınevi
Niyazi Karasar, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2011.
Şener Büyüköztürk ve Diğerleri, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık, 2011
İslamoglu, H.A. (2002). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri . Istanbul: Beta |
| 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 | 30 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 70 | | 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 |
| Project Preparation | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Project Presentation | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Self Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 5 | 6 | 30 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 5 | 6 | 30 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | | LO2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | | LO3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | | LO4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | | LO5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | | LO6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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