Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Research Methods 92006001 3 + 0 3.0 10.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Hayriye ERBAŞ
Assistants
Goals Students will improve their knowledge related to scientific research.
Course Content Scientific Research; The method in making a research in social sciences; Literature review; Databases; Library use; Sources: Primary and secondary; Footnote and Bibliography System; Transliteration; Academic Ethics; Writing Thesis Proposal.
Learning Outcomes 1) Understand quantitative and qualitative research techniques
2) Know the principles necessary to prepare a scientific report
3) Prepare a scientific research project draft
4) Can prepare doctorate thesis
5) Students develop an analytical and practical expertise to write research papers.
6) Devising a research proposal
7) Writing up the research
8) Can use the required format when writing an academic paper.
9) Make a calculation of how to use the time during research and writing.
10) uses the relevant academic techniques well in his / her field.
11) Analyze the information related to the field with scientific methods.
12) Generally establishes a scientific relationship between disciplines.
13) Can convey the information about the field by scientific means.
14) Trace the effects of different theoretical and methodological perspectives on public relations studies.
15) Learn methodology concept in particular for social sciences

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Research Methodology Lecture
Workshop
Project Based Learning
Homework
2. Week Concept-Theory-Methodology Lecture
Workshop
Project Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Research Questions Lecture
Workshop
Project Based Learning
Homework
4. Week Scope and Limitations Lecture
Workshop
Project Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week From the Question of the Investigation to the data Lecture
Workshop
Project Based Learning
Homework
6. Week Designing in Quantitative Research Lecture; Case Study
Workshop
Project Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Collection of Quantitative Data Lecture
Workshop
Project Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Analysis of Quantitative Data Lecture
Workshop
Project Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Design in Qualitative Research Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Workshop
Project Based Learning
Homework
10. Week Data collection in qualitative research Lecture; Case Study
Workshop
Project Based Learning
Homework
11. Week Resolution of Qualitative Data Lecture
Workshop
Project Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Mixed Methods Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Workshop
Project Based Learning
Homework
13. Week Research Writing Lecture; Case Study; Role Play
Workshop
Project Based Learning
Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Producing a Case Study Lecture; Question Answer; Case Study
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning
Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
15. Week final Question Answer

Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Ankara Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Tez Yazım Kılavuzu.
Bailey, K. D. (1982). Methods of Social Research (2. Baskı). New York: The Free
Karasar, N. (1996). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar, İlkeler, Teknikler 7
Karasar, N. 1999. Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, 9.Basım, Ankara: Nobel Yayınevi
Neuman, W. L. 2014.Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri–Nitel ve Nicel Yaklaşımlar. Cilt 1-2. (Çev: S. Özge), Yayın Odası Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Punch, K.F. 2014. Sosyal Araştırmalara Giriş. Nicel ve Nitel Yaklaşımlar. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi.

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) 8 20
Homework 5 10
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 1 2
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 3 12
Midterm Exam 1 1
Final Exam 1 1
Dönem Sonu Sınavı (DSS) 1 2
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course