Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES IN SOCIAL WORK USHB325 5. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery Lecturing, question and answer
Course Coordinator
Instructors
Assistants
Goals The purpose of the course is to gain the information about Politics, theory and research, scientific research method, the location and function of research in social work, social work research, ethics and policy, research planning and preparation.This course is including Method is suitable for the purpose of social work research, testing and measuring instruments, data collection techniques and sampling. Data processing and analysis of quantitative and qualitative research, data processing and analysis of computer usage. Writing a research report. Research, evaluation and implementation of social services aimed to provide knowledge transfer issues.
Course Content "Introduction of the course content " Science, research and scientific theory and research methodology The role and function of research in social work, social work research, ethics and policy Research planning and preparation Method is suitable for the purpose of social work research, evaluation and measurement tools Data collection techniques and sampling Quantitative data processing and analysis I Quantitative data processing and analysis II Qualitative data processing and analysis I Qualitative data processing and analysis II Writing a research report I Writing a research report II Writing a research report III Evaluating and transffering social work research to social work practice Presentations of students and evaluating the course
Learning Outcomes 1) S/he learns a research planning and preparation.
2) S/he learns method is suitable for the purpose of social work research, evaluation and measurement tools.
3) S/he learns to transferr research information to social work practice
4) " S/he learns processing and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data"
5) S/he learns to evaluate social work research.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction of the course content Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Science, research and scientific theory and research methodology Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week The role and function of research in social work, social work research, ethics and policy Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Research planning and preparation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Method is suitable for the purpose of social work research, evaluation and measurement tools Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Data collection techniques and sampling Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning
Homework
7. Week Quantitative data processing and analysis I Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning
Homework
8. Week midterm Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning
Homework
9. Week Quantitative data processing and analysis II Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Qualitative data processing and analysis I Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
11. Week Qualitative data processing and analysis II Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
12. Week Writing a research report I Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning
Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Writing a research report II Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning
Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Writing a research report III Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning
Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
15. Week Evaluating and transffering social work research to social work practice Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
16. Week Final Exam Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning
Homework

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Balcı, A. 2009. Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntem, Teknik ve İlkeler. Pegem Akademi, Ankara
Baş, T. 2010. Anket. Seçkin Yayınları, Ankara
Böke, K. (edt.) 2010. Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri. Alfa Yayınları, İstanbul
Büyüköztürk, Ş. 2011. Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı, İstatistik, Araştırma Deseni, SPSS Uygulamaları ve Yorum. Pegem Akademi, Ankara
Neuman, W. L. 2010. Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri, Nitel ve Nicel Yaklaşımlar I. Yayın Odası, İstanbul
Neuman, W. L. 2010. Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri, Nitel ve Nicel Yaklaşımlar II. Yayın Odası, İstanbul
Punch, K.F. 2005. Sosyal Araştırmalara Giriş, Nicel ve Nitel Yaklaşımlar. Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara.
Tavşancıl, E. 2006. Tutumların Ölçülmesi ve SPSS ile Veri Analizi. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara

Assessment
Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Techniques
Midterm %25, Final %60, Paper %15
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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 3
Homework 1 2
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 1 2
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 2
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 2
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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