Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
200800305102	RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES I	Compulsory	3	5	6

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

The main objective of this course is to provide students with the ability to conduct research and prepare a research report by adhering to the scientific method.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Arş. Gör. Hüseyin GÜNEY

Learning Outcomes

1	Definition and scope of knowledge
2	Definition and scope of the scientific mindset
3	Definition of scientific research, determination of scientific research subject
4	Characteristics of scientific research subjects and points to be considered while determining the subject of scientific research
5	Research questions and hypotheses
6	Variables, purpose, significance, limitations and assumptions
7	Literature review and source types
8	Classification of scientific research
9	Models used in scientific research (Quantitative Research).
10	Models used in scientific research (Quantitative Research)
11	Models used in scientific research (Qualitative Research).
12	Models used in scientific research (Qualitative Research).
13	Compilative and complementary studies on the subjects at the end of the semester

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Informing students of the course objectives, content, study method and schedule 2 Definition and scope of knowledge 3 Definition and scope of the scientific mindset 4 Definition of scientific research, determination of scientific research subject 5 Characteristics of scientific research subjects and points to be considered while determining the subject of scientific research 6 Research questions and hypotheses 7 Variables, purpose, significance, limitations and assumptions 8 Literature review and source types 9 Classification of scientific research 10 Models used in scientific research (Quantitative Research). 11 Models used in scientific research (Quantitative Research) 12 Models used in scientific research (Qualitative Research). 13 Models used in scientific research (Qualitative Research). 14 Compilative and complementary studies on the subjects at the end of the semester

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	40
Self Study	1	30
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	1	30
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	60
Individual Study for Final Examination	1	40
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Work Placement(s)

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	1	1
Self Study	1	60	60
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	1	60	60
Individual Study for Final Examination	1	60	60
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			182

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10	PO 11	PO 12	PO 13	PO 14	PO 15	PO 16	PO 17
LO1	4	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3
LO2	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	3	4	5	4	3	5	5
LO3	3	4	5	4	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	3	4	4	3	4	5
LO4	4	3	5	4	4	5	5	4	4	5	5	4	4	5	4	3	4
LO5	5	4	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5
LO6	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4
LO7	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3
LO8	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5
LO9	3	4	5	4	5	3	5	3	4	5	3	5	5	3	5	3	4
LO10	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3
LO11	5	4	5	3	5	3	4	4	3	4	5	3	5	5	3	4	5
LO12	3	5	3	4	5	3	5	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	5	5
LO13	3	4	5	5	3	4	5	3	4	5	3	5	3	5	5	3	4

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High