Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
RESEARCH METHODS FOR SOCIAL WORK 66703005 3 + 0 3.0 7.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
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Goals To examine the research process in social work, to understand the research science, theory, ethics and application dimensions and to gain knowledge and skills in different research processes.
Course Content Research and science Theory and research Ethics and social service research policy Problem formulation Conceptualization and functionalization Creation of measuring and measuring instruments Creation of measuring and measuring instruments Midterm The rationale of research design Quantitative methods in research 1 Quantitative methods in research 2 Qualitative methods in research Data processing and analysis Interpretation and report preparation The social context of the research Final Exam
Learning Outcomes 1) 1) Research in the field of social work, establish social work practice and theory
2) 2) The research process acquires science, theory, ethics and social service context
3) 3) Gain the logic, knowledge and skill of the process of conducting advanced research in the field of social services

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Research and science Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week Theory and research Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week Ethics and social service research policy Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Problem formulation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week Conceptualization and functionalization Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Creation of measuring and measuring instrument Lecture; Question Answer

 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Creation of measuring and measuring instruments Lecture; Question Answer

 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Presentations of papers Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week The rationale of research design Lecture; Question Answer

 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week Quantitative methods in research 1 Lecture; Question Answer

 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week Quantitative methods in research 2 Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Qualitative methods in research Lecture; Question Answer

 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week Data processing and analysis Lecture; Question Answer

 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Interpretation and report preparation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Neuman, W.L. (1999). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quatitative Approaches, Fourth Ed. Ally and Bacon
Rubin, A. Ve Babbie, C. (1997). Research Methods for Social Work, Third Ed. Brook/Cole Publishing Company

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3
PY15000
PY25000
PY35000
PY45000
PY55000
PY64000
PY72000
PY85000
PY94000
PY102000
PY113000
PY122000
PY133000
PY145000
PY154000
PY163000
PY173000
PY184000

*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 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 8
Homework 1 15
1 30
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