Research Methods and Techniques

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Research Methods and Techniques

Course Contents

Definition of a scientific research; the parts of an academic work: introduction, development and conclusion; the methods to follow: hypothesis, specification on a subject, outline and research plan, bibliography and library use, and rules and methods of typing

Weekly Schedule

1) Information of Course objectives and content; Explanation of concepts the research, the science- the scientific method.
2) Access to scientific knowledge, types of sources of information, Search engines and indexes.
3) PRACTICE: Library visit
4) The Methods of Research Approach and Design (Qualitative, quantitative, mixed research approaches) are applied in the course.
5) The research problem, problem sentence, sub-problems, Selection of the research topic, subject to limitation, hypothesis, assumptions, limitations and definitions
6) The data collection tools (test, questionnaire, interview, observation, documents)
7) Research population and sampling, data analysis, validity and reliability
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Rules of Academic Writing: foreword, introduction, chapters, conclusion preparation techniques
10) Choosing a research topic (topic, problem sentence sub-problems, hypothesis, population and sampling)
11) Academic Writing Rules: Statements, figures, abbreviations, and reference list
12) Methods of quoting and giving references
13) To read and understand scientific texts
14) Assessment of homework in the classroom
15) To read and understand scientific texts
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Niyazi Karasar, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar, İlkeler, Teknikler. 15. bs. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2005.
2- İbrahim ARMAĞAN, Bilimsel Yöntem: Yöntembilim-I, Dokuz Eylül Ünv. Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi Yay., İzmir, 1983.
3- İbrahim ARMAĞAN, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri-II, Dokuz Eylül Ünv. Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi Yay., İzmir, 1983.
4- Earl R. Babbie -Chapman University,The Practice of Social Research, 11th Edition, ISBN 978-0495187387.
5- Şener Büyüköztürk, BİLİMSEL ARAŞTIRMA YÖNTEMLERİ, Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2000.
6- Kazım Özdamar, Modern Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Kaan Kitabevi, Eskişehir, 2003.
7- Abdurrahman Tanrıöğen, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, İstanbull:Anı Yayıncılılık, İstanbul, 2012.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Drill and Practice
3) Group Study
4) Lab / Workshop
5) Self Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade	40%
Number Percentage Semester Studies Midterm Examination 1 60% Quiz 1 40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required