Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
213317004108RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES Elective243
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
In this course, the student; It is aimed to gain the competencies of doing research (use of resources, evaluation of findings, preparation of scientific catalogues, reports, articles).
Name of Lecturer(s)
Öğr. Gör. Tuba Çöllü
Learning Outcomes
1Knows terms used in scientific research
2Knows the philosophy of scientific research.
3Knows the scientific method and the methods used in a scientific research
4Explain the stages of scientific research process.
5Explain ethical principles in scientific research.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
none
Recommended Optional Programme Components
none
Course Contents
In this course, the student; It is aimed to gain the competencies of doing research (use of resources, evaluation of findings, preparation of scientific catalogues, reports, articles).
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Science, Knowledge, Sources of knowledge, Ways of reaching knowledge, Aims of science.
2Scientific method, Scientific research Types of scientific research.
3Purpose, importance, limitations in a scientific research.
4Scientific research process (pattern, universe and sample)
5Scientific research process (pattern, universe and sample)
6Scientific research process (Data sources and Data collection ways)
7Visa Week
8Scientific research process (Data sources and Data collection ways)
9Selection of Research Topic
10Source Search / Electronic Search / Book / Article..etc.
11Scientific research process (Data sources and Data collection ways)
12Scientific Research Process (Analysis and Interpretation of Data)
13Converting research results into reports
14Scientific Research Process (Conclusion, Discussion and Suggestions)
Recommended or Required Reading
Lecture notes prepared by the course instructor
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
none
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Attending Lectures13535
Project Preparation14040
Project Presentation122
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)77
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