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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
70313TATOZ-KLP0011 Research Methods in Clinical Psychology 1 Fall 3 0 3 6
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Master      TQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:Second Cycle      EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery:
Name of Coordinator: Doçent Dr. SİNEM CANKARDAŞ NALBANTÇILAR
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı: Doçent Dr. SİNEM CANKARDAŞ NALBANTÇILAR
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SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to enable the student to distinguish the scientific method from the ways of searching for everyday knowledge, to introduce parts of the scientific article, to explain ethics in scientific research and to introduce research methods.
Course Content: The course is designed to cover the definition of science and the points that separate science from everyday knowledge, ethical principles in scientific research, types of scientific misconduct, the definition of variables used in scientific research, scientific research methods and research designs.

Course Specific Rules

Attendance is mandatory. Readings should be done on a day to day basis.
Students in the exams; is responsible for lecture notes and textbooks.

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.)
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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) Students can distinguish scientific method from everyday methods to reach knowledge.
  2) Student will explain the objectives of scientific method.
  3) Student will be able to search literature on internet databases related to his/her research subject.
  4) Student will be able to use APA style effectively while writing his/her research report.
  5) Student will be able to discuss ethic problems in scientific research.
  6) Student will be able to form research hypothesis.
  7) Student will understand quantitative and qualitative paradigms and describe qualitative resarch methods.
  8) Student will understand descriptive and experimental methods.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Meeting students.
2) How to think like a researcher. Objectives of scientific method
3) Citation and referencing according to APA style
4) How to write a scientific article Parts of a sicentific article
5) Ethics in scientific research-1 (Previous tragedies, ethics declarations, informed consent, types of scientific misconduct - fabrication, falsification, plagiarism)
6) Ethics in scientific research-2 (Authorship rights, conflicts of interest, funding, acknowledgements, peer-review)
7) Types of variables Forming hypothesis
8) Mid-term
9) Paradigm, model, design Qualitative and quantitative paradigm Quantitative research models
10) Descriptive Studies
11) Experimental Studies
12) Review of articles as examples of research designs
13) Review of articles as examples of research designs
14) Review of articles as examples of research designs
15) Review of articles as examples of research designs
15) Review of articles as examples of research designs
16) Final exam
*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:
References: Erkuş, A. (2013). Davranış Bilimleri için Bilimsel Araştırma Süreci (4.Baskı), Ankara: Seçkin Yayınları.

Shaughnessy, J. J., Zechmeister, E. B., & Zechmeister, J. S. ( 2016). Psikolojide Araştırma Yöntemleri (10. Basımdan çeviri), Ankara: Nobel Yayınları.

Marks, D.F., Yardley, L. (2004). Research Methods for Clinical and Health Psychology, London: Sage Publications

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
CLOs/PLOs KPLO 1 KPLO 2 KPLO 3 KPLO 4 KPLO 5 KPLO 6 KPLO 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 2 6 1 2
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7
CLO8

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) Explains scientific evidence-based clinical case analysis and therapeutic practice approaches at an expert level. 2
2) Has the ability to transform theoretical knowledge into clinical practice. 2
3) Uses skills of evaluating scientific developments in the field, producing research questions, designing patterns with basic knowledge of research methodology. 5
4) Shares the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Clinical Psychology through written and verbal communication.
5) Develops academic knowledge and skills in the clinical field (conducting clinical interviews and evaluations, developing case formulations, creating a treatment plan by determining therapy methods, intervening in a psychological crisis, etc.) based on scientific, ethical, cultural and social values. 2
6) Understands that learning will not be limited to the university education process, and adopts the principle of lifelong learning. 4
7) Takes initiative, applies, and solves problems independently in different situations encountered in clinical work. Seeks supervision if necessary.

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
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

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
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)
LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS
CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5 CLO6 CLO7 CLO8
-Lectures -Midterm
-Discussion -Presentation
-Case Study -Final Exam
-Problem Solving -Quiz
-Demonstration -Report Evaluation
-Views -Homework Evaluation
-Laboratory -Oral Exam
-Reading -Thesis Defense
-Homework -Jury Evaluation
-Project Preparation -Practice Exam
-Thesis Preparation -Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
-Peer Education -Active Participation in Class
-Seminar - Participation in Discussions
-Technical Visit
-Course Conference
-Brain Storming
-Questions Answers
-Individual and Group Work
-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
-Active Participation in Class

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 % 5.00
Midterms 1 % 40.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Active Participation in Class 1 % 5.00
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 3 42
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 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 24 24
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 108
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 1 24 24
Midterms 1 24 24
Semester Final Exam 0 24 0
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 48
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 156
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 6