Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Social Work Research I SHO207 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructors Deniz ORUÇ
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to teach to students the basic concepts of social research and techniques
Course Content
Learning Outcomes - Comprehend the imporatnce of research for an effective social work.
- Have information about social work epistemology.
- Be critical about events and facts.
- Knows the process and techniques of research.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction and Course orientation (Review of the research reports in the library)
2. Week The role and function of social research Scientific knowledge production in Social Work: Social work research
3. Week Science and Research (I) Authority Customs Common Sense Media Personal Experiences
4. Week Science Research (II) Science Science-Scientific Knowledge Scientific Method Scientific Attitude and Behaviours
5. Week Research: Definition, Types and Steps
6. Week Basic Characteristic of Research Negative attitudes twords research
7. Week Planing research proposal Points to consider while preparing researh proposal
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week Quantitative and Quaalitative Research in Social Science
10. Week Research Process and Techniques (I) Problem Purpose
11. Week Research Process and Techniques (II) Importance Assumption
12. Week Research Process and Techniques (III) Limitations Definitions
13. Week Literature review and reporting Literature and scope
14. Week Reference
Recommended Sources
Karasar, Niyazi. Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. 9. Basım. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 1999.
Karasar, Niyazi. Araştırmalarda Rapor Hazırlama. 8 Basım. Ankara:1995.
Gökçe, Birsen. Toplumsal Bilimlerde Araştırma. Genişletilmiş 4. Baskı. Ankara: Savaş Yayınevi, S.65-109; 125-136.
Açıkgöz, Halil. İlmi Araştırma Yazılarında Uyulacak Esaslar. İstanbul: Türk Dünyası Araştırma VakfıYayını, No: 48, 1988.
Altın, Ara. Dipnotu ve Bibliyografya Esasları. İstanbul: İ.Ü.E.F. Yayınları, 1986.
Arıkan, Rauf. Araştırma Teknikleri ve Rapor Yazma. Geliştirilmiş 3. Baskı. Ankara: Gazi Ktabevi, 2000.
Arlı, Mine ve Hamil Nazik. Bilimsel Araştırmaya Giriş. Ankara: Gazi Kitabevi, 2001.
Armağan, İbrahim. Bilgi ve Toplum: Bilgi Sosyolojisine Giriş. İstanbul: Otağ Matbaası, 1974
Armağan, İbrahim. Yöntembilim 1: Bilimsel Yöntem. İzmir: Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi Yayını, 1983.
Armağan, İbrahim. Yöntembilim 2: Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. İzmir: Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi Yayını, 1983.
Armay, Ural. Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma El Kitabı. İstanbul: Der Yayınları, 1998.
Arslantürk, Zeki. Araştırma Metot ve Teknikleri. İstanbul: İlahiyat Fakültesi Vakfı Yayınları, No: 103.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 Measurement Method
PY1 1 0 0 0 0 -
PY2 1 0 0 0 0 -
PY3 2 0 0 0 0 -
PY6 5 0 0 0 0 -
PY11 2 0 0 0 0 -
PY12 2 0 0 0 0 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 2 28
Preparation, After Class Study 5 3 15
Research 13 1 13
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 5 3 15
Final 1 2 2
Classroom Activities 1 2 2
Total Workload 76
ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0