SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
70210TATOZ-ITG0012	Research Methods and Techniques	1	Spring	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:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SERAP BOZKURT
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SERAP BOZKURT
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SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

Research Methods and Techniques course is a course that deals with the methods and techniques used in scientific research in detail and aims to provide different perspectives in order to obtain general learning accurate information based on systematic scanning and analysis to reach proven data in detailed and detailed examinations.

Course Content:

In the first weeks of the course, research methods are introduced and the philosophy, structure and components of the research study are discussed. In the following weeks, methods that serve science, such as scientific research approaches, theory-specific definitions, basic characteristics of science, hypothesis, observation, selection of research topic and problem, revealing the purpose and importance, and creating a research proposal are explained. In the following weeks, measurement, evaluation, validity and reliability issues are discussed, and sampling issues and methods are explained. The course also explains topics such as how to design a research, data types and sources, citation and reference, design of the survey form, method, question types and preparation of a thesis proposal.

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) Explains the scientific research process.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Finds a research problem and can choose a topic.

2) He/she is competent in reporting/writing a research in a scientific manner in terms of form and content.

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) Can conduct research on his/her own or with a consultant

2) Knows research methods, techniques and all concepts related to them.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction to Research Methods and Techniques, Meeting and About the Course	Advertising lecture notes ppt presentations, internet research and academic studies.
2)	Research Methods and Techniques Basic Concepts	Advertising lecture notes ppt presentations, internet research and academic studies.
3)	Research Process	Advertising lecture notes ppt presentations, internet research and academic studies.
4)	Finding the Research Problem/Topic	Advertising lecture notes ppt presentations, internet research and academic studies.
5)	Research Designs: Qualitative Research Designs	Advertising lecture notes ppt presentations, internet research and academic studies.
6)	Research Designs: Quantitative Research Designs	Advertising lecture notes ppt presentations, internet research and academic studies.
7)	Literature Review	Advertising lecture notes ppt presentations, internet research and academic studies.
8)	Midterm	Advertising lecture notes ppt presentations,
9)	In-Text and End-of-Text References	Advertising lecture notes ppt presentations, internet research and academic studies.
10)	Data Collection and Analysis	Advertising lecture notes ppt presentations, internet research and academic studies.
11)	Survey/Scale Development and Question Preparation	Advertising lecture notes ppt presentations, internet research and academic studies.
12)	Scientific research and Ethics	Advertising lecture notes ppt presentations, internet research and academic studies.
13)	Format and Sections of Research	Advertising lecture notes ppt presentations, internet research and academic studies.
14)	Writing the Research Report	Advertising lecture notes ppt presentations, internet research and academic studies.

*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:	Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri ders notları, sunumları, internet araştırmaları ve akademik çalışmalar.
References:	Büyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç Çakmak, E., Akgün, Ö.E., Karadeniz, Ş. ve Demirel, F. (2009). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara: Pagem Yayınları. Karasar, N. (1994). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi. Ankara: 3A Araştırma, Eğitim Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti. Araştırma Yöntem Ve Teknikleri ile ilgili diğer kaynaklar, web siteleri

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
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5

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)

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.)

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

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 10.00
Presentation	1	% 10.00
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	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	2	28
Presentations / Seminar	1	14	14
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	1	28	28
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	112
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	0	0	0
Midterms	1	20	20
Semester Final Exam	1	30	30
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	50
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			162
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6