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Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

BUS5101

Course Name:

Scientific Research and Ethics

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Prof. Dr. MİNE MUKADDES AFACAN FINDIKLI

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Mine AFACAN FINDIKLI

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The main learning objective is; - to provide students with a comprehensive perspective on academic research; - to conduct a literature review using scientific stages and methods in the research process, -to pose a correct research question, and -to develop the ability to evaluate and report the available data.
Course Content:	This course contains information on which students will be able to; - Understand scientific research processes and techniques in social science research; evaluate research and write research projects; - Write a research proposal (Managing processes and preparing projects from an ethical perspective)

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To learn the scientific research process
2) To be able to ask the right research question
3) To conduct research in creating a scientific infrastructure compatible with the research problem
4) To be able to write a literature review compatible with the scientific and theoretical framework
5) Being able to determine research questions/hypotheses
6) To be able to explain variables and the relationships between them scientifically
7) Knowing the types of scientific research and data collection methods
8) Being able to write a graduation project/thesis proposal

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Scientific Research Methods
2)	Basic Concepts of Research Methods and Research Types
3)	Research Approaches and Data and Collection Methods (Survey, Observation, Interview/1st Data and 2nd Data) Qualitative/Quantitative/Mixed Research
4)	Scientific Research Ethics
5)	Research Process and Research Problem the Correct Research Problem Fundamentals and Process of Literature Review
6)	Scientific Research: Universe and Sampling
7)	Operational Identification and Measurement
8)	Midterm
9)	Preparation of Research Report and Presentation of Research Proposal Topic Title and Abstract Preparations
10)	Preparation of Research Report and Presentation of Research Proposal Literature Review
11)	Preparation of Research Report and Presentation of Research Proposal Fundamentals of Writing an Informative and Accurate Project APA Format Representation
12)	A Qualitative and Mixed Research in the Field of HRM
13)	Case Study/Case Analysis in the field of HRM Presentations of Project/Thesis Proposals
14)	Presentations of Project/Thesis Proposals
15)	Presentations of Project/Thesis Proposals

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders notları/Lecture notes
References:	Research Methods for Business Students, 8th edition, Pearson

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Program Outcomes
1) Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications.
2) Interpret the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge.
3) Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field at a proficiency level.
4) Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field.
5) Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data.
6) Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications.
2)	Interpret the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge.
3)	Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field at a proficiency level.
4)	Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field.
5)	Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data.
6)	Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	15	% 0
Homework Assignments	2	% 20
Presentation	1	% 50
Midterms	1	% 30
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	15	0	3		45
Presentations / Seminar	1	50	1		51
Homework Assignments	2	10	1		22
Midterms	1	30	1		31
Total Workload					149