Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
METHODS OF RESEARCH 200100715460 1 + 0 1.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction English
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Hatice YILDIZ
Assistants
Goals This course aims to provide a main foundation in conducting quality research at graduate level in the field of science. The scientific research methods and their implications at different stages of the research process will be studied. The criteria of science will be discussed. The use of information technologies at all stages of research (on-line literature search, data processing, written communication and presentations) and other contemporary methods will also be considered.
Course Content The logic and the methods of the scientific research, criteria of science, literature search, data processing, presentation of the results obtained in a research (preperation of a manuscript, written and oral presentaion)
Learning Outcomes 1) Learnt scientific research methods
2) have sufficient background and practice in all types of literature search
3) Use information technologies during the reseach and sharing the results that obtained

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Fundamental characteristics of Science and technology Lecture
Brainstorming; Debate
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Seminar
2. Week Introduction to research Lecture
Brainstorming; Debate
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Seminar
3. Week Literature search Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Seminar
4. Week Literature search Lecture
Debate
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Seminar
5. Week Ethics in research Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Seminar
6. Week Ethics in research Lecture
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Seminar
7. Week Scientific methods at research Lecture
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Seminar
8. Week Scientific methods at research Lecture
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Seminar
9. Week Scientific methods at research Lecture
Debate
Project Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Seminar
10. Week Computer skills for thesis and research article writing Lecture

Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Seminar
11. Week Computer skills for thesis and research article writing Lecture
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Seminar
12. Week Computer skills for thesis and research article writing Lecture
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Seminar
13. Week Scientific communication and collaboration Lecture
Brainstorming; Debate
Project Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Seminar
14. Week Scientific communication and collaboration Lecture
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Seminar

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Bilim Kuramına Giriş, Elisabeth Ströker, Çeviri: Prof.Dr. Doğan Özlem, Gündoğan Yayınları, Ankara, 1995.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3
PY15234
PY25000
PY35000
PY45000
PY55000
PY95554
PY104444

*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) 2 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 3 3
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 5 5
Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 5 5
Seminar 5 4
3 3
3 3
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