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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Research Methods I ICM101 Compulsory Master's degree 1 Fall 5

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Deniz DEMİRARSLAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Understands the definition and purpose of science.
2) Learns research methods and data collection.
3) Gains the ability to research, analyze and interpret scientific knowledge.
4) Gains the ability to look through different windows and bring alternative interpretations while conducting scientific analyzes.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Learning Outcomes
1 Middle High Middle Middle High High No relation No relation
2 No relation Middle Middle No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
3 Middle Middle No relation No relation No relation High No relation No relation
4 No relation Low No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

NO

Course Contents

The aim and definition of science, features of scientific knowledge, scientific knowledge and values system, the emergence and development of modern science, methods in social sciences, main research methods, data collection methods, measurement and test techniques

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction to Scientific Research Methods
2) Research process
3) Scientific Ethics
4) Utilizing Resources
5) Reference Methods
6) Article Search Formats: Internet
7) Article Search Formats: E- Library
8) Mid term exam
9) Article Search Formats: ANKOS
10) Article Writing and Computer Technologies: Word Processors I
11) Article Writing and Computer Technologies: Word Processors II
12) Article Writing and Computer Technologies: Spreadsheet
13) Article Writing and Computer Technologies: Graphics and Images
14) Scientific Research Presentation Techniques
15) Student Presentations
16) -

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Eğitimde Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri Editör(ler) : Yazar(lar) : Şener Büyüköztürk Özcan E. Akgün Şirin Karadeniz Funda Demirel Ebru Kılıç Çakmak Yayınevi: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık
2- Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri Prof. Dr. Şener Büyüköztürk, Doç. Dr. Ebru Kılıç Çakmak, Yrd. Doç. Dr. Özcan Erkan Akgün, Doç. Dr. Şirin Karadeniz, Dr. Funda Demirel, Pegem kitapevi

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Drill and Practice


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

20%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

80%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required