| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar I | EOD501 | Compulsory | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 2 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Gürler AKPINAR
Prof. Dr. Altay ÇELEBİ
Prof. Dr. Naci ÇİNE
Prof. Dr. Aynur KARADENİZLİ
Prof. Dr. Ayşe KARSON
Prof. Dr. Murat KASAP
Associate Prof. Dr. Ali Erkan DUMAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Aylin KANLI
Associate Prof. Dr. Göktuğ ŞİRİN
Associate Prof. Dr. Hasan YILMAZ
Assistant Prof. Dr. Esra DUMAN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Doğanhan Kadir ER
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Determine the gaps in the field so as to conduct an original research by reviewing the literature.
2) Distinguish qualitative and quantitative research methods.
3) Decide on the proper research method(s) to be used in a scientific study.
4) Discuss a scientific study with a critical and skeptical point of view.
5) Consider scientific ethics while conducting a study.
6) Comply with citation and referencing rules.
7) Make a presentation to a group by using effective presentation techniques.
8) Use time effectively.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | High | Middle | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | High | High | Low | No relation | No relation | Low | |
| 2 | High | High | High | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | Middle | |
| 3 | High | High | High | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | Middle | |
| 4 | High | High | High | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | Middle | |
| 5 | High | High | High | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | Middle | |
| 6 | High | High | High | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | Middle | |
| 7 | High | High | High | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | Middle | |
| 8 | High | High | High | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
The seminar course aims to prepare candidates for their thesis studies. Throughout this course, candidates review the literature at national and international data bases and decide on a seminar subject which is preferably related to their thesis subject. Candidates are also equipped with knowledge on research methods, presentation techniques, citation and reference rules, scientific ethics, academic discourse and effective study skills. During the seminar preparation stage, candidates are given continuous feedback to enable them make a successful and effective presentation of the seminar subject and defend the study to a group of listeners.
Weekly Schedule
1) Literature Review and Library Studies2) Literature Review and Library Studies
3) Theoretical Study on Qualitative Research Methods
4) Theoretical Study on Quantitative Research Methods
5) Readings about Seminar Subject
6) Readings about Seminar Subject
7) Feedback
8) Lay-out Preparation
9) Feedback for the First Draft(s)
10) Presentation Techniques and Meeting with the Advisor
11) Writing Process
12) Writing Process
13) Feedback for Final Draft(s)
14) Submission of Final Versions
15) Presentation
16) Feedback, Revision and Final Comments
Recommended or Required Reading
As to be selected according to the seminar subject by the advisor and the candidate.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Research-Led Learning Method
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required