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
9900001001	RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES	Elective	2	4	3

Level of Course Unit

Short Cycle

Objectives of the Course

The aims of this course are; 1-To teach how to do feasibility studies.2-Research and Project proposal, design, preparation and realization, to gain the knowledge and skills to present the project and 3. To teach students basic research and presentation techniques.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Celal TİLTAY

Learning Outcomes

1	To be able to explain research methods and techniques
2	To be able to use research methods and techniques effectively
3	To be able to conduct new research and prepare reports
4	Present new research and projects
5	Etkili İletişim Becerileri Kazanma

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Scientific Research and Basic Concepts Effective Research Methods, Methods and Techniques Technical Report Writing Effective CV Writing for Engineers and Engineer Candidates Professional Email Writing Effective Communication in Job Interviews Effective Presentation Skills and Practices

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Scientific Research and Basic Concepts
2	Feasibility Studies, Researching a project topic
3	Effective Research Methods, Techniques and Methodologies-I
4	Effective Research Methods, Techniques and Methodologies-II
5	Technical Report Writing Methods and Techniques-I
6	Technical Report Writing Methods and Techniques-II
7	Effective CV Writing for Engineers and Engineer Candidates
8	Effective Professional Email Writing Methods and Techniques
9	Gaining Effective Communication Skills in Professional Life
10	Effective Communication Methods in Job Interviews
11	Effective Presentation Skills and Practices-I
12	Effective Presentation Skills and Practices-II
13	Technical Report Writing in Groups According to the Given Research Topic
14	Report Presentation According to the Given Research Topic

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	1	1
Brain Storming	5	3	15
Report Preparation	1	15	15
Report Presentation	1	2	2
Project Preparation	1	10	10
Project Presentation	1	2	2
Reading	2	10	20
Report	1	15	15
Homework	1	9	9
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			90

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