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PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

ISL6101

Course Name:

Research Methods and Scientific Ethics

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

PhD

TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Third Cycle

EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Doç. Dr. OKAN YAŞAR

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. Okan Yaşar

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the approaches, methods and basic concepts related to social research. When you successfully complete this course, you will first be able to do small research. You will be able to evaluate scientific texts and develop a critical perspective. Moreover, students will be able to do the following:
1. To be able to determine the research topic and problem
2. Knowing ways to access academic resources
3. Being able to design research
4. Being able to write a research proposal
5. To be able to determine the research population and sample
6. Being able to prepare and use qualitative and quantitative data tools
7. Having basic statistical knowledge to describe data
8. Being able to cite and cite sources
9. Knowing ethical issues in research
10. Being able to use qualitative and quantitative data analysis tools

Course Content:

The course will be taught in synchronous format on the specified day and time. The interfaces of the programs, which are among the research tools, will be explained via screen sharing, and sample solutions and analyzes will be made via screen sharing.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Knowledge of the specific requirements of a Ph.D.
2) Knowledge of the obstacles which can hinder the writing process and of what can be done to ensure a good writing process
3) Knowledge of the main norms of research ethics
4) An understanding of the purpose of research ethical norms and an ability to reflect criticism on the prevalent norms of research ethics
5) Knowledge of the many varieties of dissemination of research
6) An ability to communicate both one's own research and one's field of research to a non-specialist public

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Scientific Method and Philosophy of Science	Written assignment number 1 Due: Until next class
2)	Scientific Research Process and Determining the Research Problem
3)	Conceptual Framework of the Research: Theory, Model, Hypothesis, Variable and Operationalization
4)	Research Design: Classification of Research Designs and Methods
5)	Research Universe and Sampling
6)	Operational Identification and Measurement
7)	Midterm
8)	Data Collection Techniques
9)	Preparation for Data Processing, Basic Statistical Measures and Types of Analysis
10)	Quantitative Data Analysis – I: Hypothesis Testing
11)	Quantitative Data Analysis-II: Correlation and Regression Analyzes
12)	Qualitative Data Analysis-I: Coding
13)	Qualitative Data Analysis-II: Creating Themes
14)	Mixed Methods
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	- Gürbüz Sait, Şahin Faruk, (2016) Sosyal Bililerde Araştırma Yöntemleri, Seçkin Yayıncılık - Büyüköztürk Şener,(2017), Sosyal Bilimler için Veri Analizi El Kitabı, Pegem Akademi. - Patton Quin Micheal, Çev Bütün Mesut, Demir Selçuk Beşir, Nitel Araştırma ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri, Pegem Akademi.
References:	- Gürbüz Sait, Şahin Faruk, (2016) Sosyal Bililerde Araştırma Yöntemleri, Seçkin Yayıncılık - Büyüköztürk Şener,(2017), Sosyal Bilimler için Veri Analizi El Kitabı, Pegem Akademi. - Patton Quin Micheal, Çev Bütün Mesut, Demir Selçuk Beşir, Nitel Araştırma ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri, Pegem Akademi.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Developing current and advanced knowledge in the field based on master's qualifications at the level of expertise with original thought and/or research,
2) To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field.
3) To comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to.
4) To be able to interpret the knowledge gained in the field by integrating it with the knowledge from different disciplines.
5) Being able to contribute to the progress in the field by independently carrying out an original work that brings innovations to the field, develops a new idea, method, design and / or application or applies a known idea, method, design and / or application to a different field.
6) To be able to develop new thoughts and methods in the field by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision maki
7) To be able to expand the limits of knowledge in the field by publishing at least one scientific article related to the field in national and/or international refereed journals and/or by producing or interpreting an original work.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Developing current and advanced knowledge in the field based on master's qualifications at the level of expertise with original thought and/or research,
2)	To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field.
3)	To comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to.
4)	To be able to interpret the knowledge gained in the field by integrating it with the knowledge from different disciplines.
5)	Being able to contribute to the progress in the field by independently carrying out an original work that brings innovations to the field, develops a new idea, method, design and / or application or applies a known idea, method, design and / or application to a different field.
6)	To be able to develop new thoughts and methods in the field by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision maki
7)	To be able to expand the limits of knowledge in the field by publishing at least one scientific article related to the field in national and/or international refereed journals and/or by producing or interpreting an original work.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Project	2	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 70
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 70

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	4	1	48		196
Project	2	1	1		4
Final	1	1			1
Total Workload					201