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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI094

Course Name:

Research Methods

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. AYLİN KERİME BİBERCİ

Course Lecturer(s):

HİLAL ÇAKAR

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	In the context of the importance of scientific method in the modern world, providing the necessary information about the stages and types of scientific research, making it easier to make sense of scientific writings in terms of linguistic, formal and contextual, and to enable them to solve problems or make researches and report related to the field of study.
Course Content:	Definition of Science, Basic Concepts, Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collecting Methods, Research Process, Measuring and Scaling, Sampling, Data Analysis, Research Proposal, Ethic.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) 1. Define the concepts of scientific research
2) 2. List the stages of scientific research.
3) 3. Identify appropriate research methods and techniques for specific issues or problems
4) 4. Develops comments and suggestions in the context of the findings of the research
5) 5. Reports his research with the steps of scientific method and general pass writing rules

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	What is Science?	-
2)	Bilimsel Araştırmalar ile ilgili Temel Kavramlar	-
3)	Research Process and Data Collection	-
4)	Data collection techniques-Quantitative	-
5)	Data collection techniques-Qualitative	-
6)	Measuring and Scaling	-
7)	Sampling	-
8)	MIDTERM EXAM	-
9)	Reliability and validity concepts	-
10)	Quantitative Data Analysis	-
11)	Qualitative Data Analysis	-
12)	Research Proposal, Literature Review	-
13)	Preparation of research report	-
14)	Ethical principles in scientific research	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Bulunmamaktadır.
References:	Creswell. J.W. (2016). Araştırma Deseni. Çeviri: Selçuk Beşir Demir. Kurtuluş, K. (2010). Araştırma Yöntemleri. Türkmen Kitapevi. Kıncal, R.Y. (2015). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and multimedia educational tools and other resources in the field of social work.
2) Has the knowledge of using the information technologies related to access to scientific information in the field of social work, monitoring of current literature, social service and research field.
3) Interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of social work and produces solutions according to scientific data / evidence
4) Sosyal hizmet alanı ile ilgili konularda ilgili kişi ve kurumları bilgilendirir; düşüncelerini ve sorunlara ilişkin çözüm önerilerini yazılı ve sözlü olarak aktarır
5) Supports his / her thoughts and solutions for the problems related to social work with quantitative and qualitative data.
6) Organize and implement projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
7) Follow the information in his / her field and communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio General Level B1
8) Identifies learning objectives and shows that they have learned to learn
9) Has the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to work individually or in groups
10) Takes responsibility as an individual and team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in social service applications
11) Performs the responsibility of producing scientific knowledge specific to the field / conducts research at descriptive level
12) Acts in accordance with professional principles and ethical rules for social work.
13) Respects universal values, the principle of social justice and human rights

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and multimedia educational tools and other resources in the field of social work.
2)	Has the knowledge of using the information technologies related to access to scientific information in the field of social work, monitoring of current literature, social service and research field.
3)	Interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of social work and produces solutions according to scientific data / evidence
4)	Sosyal hizmet alanı ile ilgili konularda ilgili kişi ve kurumları bilgilendirir; düşüncelerini ve sorunlara ilişkin çözüm önerilerini yazılı ve sözlü olarak aktarır
5)	Supports his / her thoughts and solutions for the problems related to social work with quantitative and qualitative data.
6)	Organize and implement projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
7)	Follow the information in his / her field and communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio General Level B1
8)	Identifies learning objectives and shows that they have learned to learn
9)	Has the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to work individually or in groups
10)	Takes responsibility as an individual and team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in social service applications
11)	Performs the responsibility of producing scientific knowledge specific to the field / conducts research at descriptive level
12)	Acts in accordance with professional principles and ethical rules for social work.
13)	Respects universal values, the principle of social justice and human rights

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	13	13
Midterms	4	31
Final	4	31
Total Workload		117