Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES BAU108 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Associate's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
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Goals The aim of this course is to enable students to prepare an effective presentation by using the visual materials and scientific methods related to their subjects.
Course Content Research methods, quantitative research, qualitative research: observation, case studies, interviews, surveys; research sources: libraries, electronic media, university libraries, state archives, electronic libraries, periodicals, newspaper archives; scientific writing and presentation preparation, applications of the office programs, Word and PowerPoint applications; Apa writing method, table of contents, citation, preparing tables and graphs; determination of study subjects, planning; to demonstrate the problem, determining of the purpose and the importance of subject, to reveal assumptions, limitations and procedures related to research, literature on the subject; compilation of literature; report writing stage; presenting of prepared subjects; the discussion on the subjects presented.
Learning Outcomes 1) Learning research methods and gaining a critical perspective
2) To be able to report research results and make effective presentation
3) Effective decision making and problem solving

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Research methods, quantitative research, qualitative research: observation, case studies, interviews, surveys Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
2. Week research sources: libraries, electronic media, university libraries, state archives, electronic libraries, periodicals, newspaper archives Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
3. Week scientific writing and presentation preparation, applications of the office programs, Word and PowerPoint applications Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
4. Week Apa writing method, table of contents, citation, preparing tables and graphs Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
5. Week determination of study subjects Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
6. Week planning; to demonstrate the problem, determining of the purpose and the importance of subject, to reveal assumptions, limitations and procedures related to research literature on the subject Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
7. Week compilation of literature Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
8. Week Midterm exam Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
9. Week report writing stage Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
10. Week report writing stage Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
11. Week report writing stage Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
12. Week presenting of prepared subjects; the discussion on the subjects presented Lecture; Question Answer

Problem Based Learning 		Homework
13. Week presenting of prepared subjects; the discussion on the subjects presented Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
14. Week presenting of prepared subjects; the discussion on the subjects presented Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Crisis Management and Emergency Planning: Preparing for Today's Challenges. Michael J. Fagel. CRC Press (2013)
Ders Şener Büyüköztürk, Şener - Özcan E. Akgün - Şirin Karadeniz - Funda Demirel Ebru Kılıç (2011); Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Pegem Akademi yayıncılık, Ankara.
Eymen, U. Erman, Tez Önerisi Nasıl Hazırlanır? (2010); http://istatistikmerkezi.com
Yıldırım, Ali - Hasan Şimşek (2008); Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3
PY15000
PY25000
PY35000
PY45000
PY55000

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
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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 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 7 1
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 7 1
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
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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