Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
GRADUATION THESIS ZMT415 7. Semester 0 + 2 1.0 1.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Şükran ŞAHİN
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to equip students with the skills to develop research questions and hypotheses, collect and analyze data, apply ethical standards, use effective presentation techniques, and prepare and implement projects considering global issues and national requirements.
Course Content This course aims to teach students the comprehensive processes of research and/or project development, including data analysis, visual and written presentation techniques, evaluation of global and national requirements, application of ethical standards, literature review, mid-term and final evaluations, improvements based on feedback, and final presentation.
Learning Outcomes 1) Develops research questions and hypotheses, and prepares a research/project proposal considering global issues, national requirements, and the priority topics of Ankara University.
2) Conducts an analytical literature review.
3) Designs data collection tools, collects, analyzes, and reports data.
4) Applies ethical guidelines and permission procedures.
5) Utilizes visual and written presentation techniques.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Course Introduction and Expectations, Selection of Research/Project Topic Considering Global Crises and National Requirements. Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework
2. Week Designing Data Collection Tools, Planning Fieldwork (if Necessary), Preparing Research/Project Proposal Considering Global Trends and National Needs Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Analytical Literature Review, Feedback and Discussion Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Analytical Literature Review, Feedback and Discussion Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Presentation of Analytical Literature Review Summary Tables, Feedback and Discussion Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Design of Data Collection Tools, Field Study Planning (if necessary), Preparation of Research/Project Proposal Considering Global Crises and National Requirements. Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Research/Project Methods and Techniques, Data Collection Strategies, Ethical Rules and Permissions (Summary Report) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Presentation of Research/Project Proposal, Feedback and Revision, Data Collection Practices, Fieldwork (if necessary) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Evaluation of Research/Project Process, Midterm Evaluation Presentation, Feedback and Improvement Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Continuation of Data Collection, Fieldwork (if necessary), Visual and Graphical Presentation Techniques (Summary Report) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Data Analysis and Interpretation, Statistical Analysis Techniques (if necessary) (Summary Report), Writing and Reporting Techniques (Summary Report) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Final Preparation of Research/Project Data Analysis and Interpretation Report, Feedback and Discussion, Writing and Drawing Techniques (Summary Report) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Draft Report Presentation, Feedback and Discussion, Final Report Preparation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Submission of Final Research/Project Data Analysis and Interpretation Report, End-of-Semester Evaluation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Karasar, Niyazi.(2006) Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara.
Cohen,L.,Manion,L.,Morrison,K. (2007).Research Methods in Education.Routledge,London
Day, A. Robert. Bilimsel Makale Nasıl Yazılır, Nasıl Yayımlanır. Gülay Aşkar Altay (çev.), 8.Basım, Ankara: TÜBİTAK Yayınları, 2003.
Fox,D. (1976) The Research Process in Education. Holt,Rinehartand Winston Inc.N.Y.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 1
Homework 13 1
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 13 1
Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 2 1
Midterm Exam 1 1
Final Exam 1 1
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload