Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
RESEARCH METHODS 91005001 3 + 0 3.0 8.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Niyazi AKYÜZ
Assistants
Goals In course is aimed to gain specific methodology in the field of social sciences.
Course Content This course is dedicated to understanding how human geographers, sociologists, anthropologists, political scientists, and scholars in related disciplines analyse, interpret, and make sense of the social world.
Learning Outcomes 1) Can understand fundamental basis of research methods.
2) Can conceptualize main concepts used in scientific research.
3) Can choose a research method suitable the nature of research problem.
4) Can write a research problem.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Science and Research Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week Dimensions and Major Types of Social Research Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Homework
3. Week Theory and Research Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Homework
4. Week Paradigm and Research Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Homework
5. Week Philosophies underlying human linguistics research Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Homework
6. Week Research Design: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Researches Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Homework
7. Week Choosing a topic and research problem Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Brainstorming and Discussion for Thesis Projects Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week Literature Review Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Homework
10. Week Data Collection: Measurement and Sampling Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Homework
11. Week Data Collection-Creation Techniques Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Homework
12. Week Quantitative Data Analysis Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Case Based Learning 		Homework
13. Week Qualitative Data Analysis Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Preparing Research Report Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
15. Week Ethics of Scientific Research Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop; Colloquium; Debate
Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Bailey, K. D. (1982). Methods of Social Research (2. Baskı). New York: The Free
Barzun, J., & Graff, H. F. (1977). The modern researcher. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1977, 3rd ed.
Creswell, J. W. (2013). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Sage publications.
Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N. (2017). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches. Sage publications.
Karasar, N. (2012). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. (24. baskı). Ankara: Nobel Yayınevi.
Neuman, W. L. (2014). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. (Seventh Edition). Harlow: Pearson.
Punch, K. F. (2013). Introduction to social research: Quantitative and qualitative approaches. Sage.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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PY350000
PY450000

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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 7
Final Exam 10 10
Total Workload
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
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  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload