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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
60542METOZ-HIR2051 Research Methods In Public Relations 1 Fall 2 0 2 5
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AHU SAMAV UĞURSOY
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SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to define the basic stages of a research project and to associate it with different research designs.
Course Content: It includes the research problem, literature review, sampling, measurement and scaling forms, data collection and analysis techniques, and the ability to evaluate and prepare and present a research report in accordance with scientific ethical rules.

Course Specific Rules

None

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) He/She recognizes Research Methods in Public Relations.
  2) He/She explains Research Methods in Public Relations.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) He/She evaluates the field-specific theoretical and practical knowledge
  2) He/She interprets the research findings.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) He/She evaluates a research project in group work.
  2) He/She applies universal ethical values ​​in projects

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Course introduction and course introduction will be made
2) Theoretical foundations and research process of scientific research will be explained.
3) Research patterns topics will be explained.
4) Sample design will be interpreted.
5) Measarument and scaling with measurement and scaling Gürbüz and Şahin, 2018; Yıldırım and Şimsek, 2018; Yıldırım, 2017. Relevant chapters will be read
6) Data collection techniques - I Data collection techniques - I Gürbüz and Şahin, 2018; Yıldırım and Şimsek, 2018; Yıldırım, 2017. Reading related chapters.
7) Data collection techniques - II Data collection techniques - II Gürbüz and Şahin, 2018; Yıldırım and Şimsek, 2018; Yıldırım, 2017. Reading related chapters.
8) Mid-Term Exams
9) Quantitative research patterns and data analysis-I Quantitative research design and data analysis - I Gürbüz and Şahin, 2018; Yıldırım, 2017. Reading related chapters.
10) Quantitative research designs and data analysis-II Quantitative research design and data analysis-II Gürbüz and Şahin, 2018; Yıldırım, 2017. Reading the relevant chapters.
11) Qualitative research patterns and data analysis-I Qualitative research design and data analysis- Gürbüz and Şahin, 2018; Yıldırım ve Şimsek, 2018. Reading the relevant sections.
12) Qualitative research patterns and data analysis-II Qualitative research design and data analysis- Gürbüz and Şahin, 2018; Yıldırım ve Şimsek, 2018. Reading the relevant sections.
13) Research Group Presentations- I will be commented
14) Research Group Presentations - II will be commented.
15) Final Exams
16) Final Exams
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks: Sait Gürbüz ve Faruk Şahin, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri: Felsefe,
Yöntem, Analiz (Ankara: Seçkin, 2018)
References: Ali Yıldırım ve Hasan Şimsek, Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri
(Ankara: Seçkin, 2018).
· İ. Esen Yıldırım, İstatistiksel Araştırma Yöntemleri (Ankara: Seçkin, 2017)
· Yahşi Yazıcıoğlu ve Samiye Erdoğan, SPSS Uygulamalı Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri
· Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri, Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) Can explain the fundamental concepts, theories, and models of public relations and advertising.
2) Can define ethical rules, legal regulations, and professional standards in the field of public relations and advertising.
3) Can analyze the social, cultural, economic, and political contexts of public relations and advertising.
4) Can develop public relations and advertising campaigns through target audience analysis.
5) Can create innovative communication solutions using traditional and digital media tools.
6) Can evaluate public relations and advertising strategies by conducting effectiveness analysis.
7) Can take responsibility in public relations and advertising projects both individually and in team settings.
8) Can utilize leadership and decision-making skills when determining public relations and advertising strategies.
9) Can follow new trends and technological developments in public relations and advertising.
10) Can generate knowledge in the field of public relations and advertising by using research and analytical skills.
11) Can act in accordance with ethical and social responsibility principles in public relations and advertising.
12) Can plan and implement crisis management, reputation management, and brand management processes.
13) Can establish effective verbal and written communication in public relations and advertising processes.
14) Can develop professional relationships in multicultural and global communication contexts.
15) Can develop digital strategies in public relations and advertising using new media tools.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Reading
Homework
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Homework Evaluation

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 20.00
Midterms 1 % 30.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 5 2 10
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 25 25
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 63
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 1 10 10
Midterms 1 20 20
Semester Final Exam 1 25 25
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 55
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 118
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 5