Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- EEM 603 0 + 0 0.0 10.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Murat KALE
Instructors
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to develop a thesis proposal. Students will learn to identify research topics, conduct literature reviews, develop research methodologies, and write proposal techniques, preparing them for the process of creating their own thesis proposals.
Course Content The aim of this course is to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to develop a thesis proposal. Students will learn to identify research topics, conduct literature reviews, develop research methodologies, and write proposal techniques, preparing them for the process of creating their own thesis proposals.
Learning Outcomes - The student gains the ability to identify research topics and conduct literature reviews.
- Gains expertise in selecting and developing research methods.
- The student gains the competence to write an effective thesis proposal.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week What is a Thesis Proposal? General Definition and Importance Research Other Activities
2. Week Selection and Definition of Research Topics Research Other Activities
3. Week Literature Review: Finding and Evaluating Sources Research Other Activities
4. Week Developing Research Questions and Hypotheses Other Activities Research
5. Week Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches Research Other Activities
6. Week Data Collection Methods and Tools Research Other Activities
7. Week Ethical Principles and Ethical Approval in Research Process Research Other Activities
8. Week Structure of a Thesis Proposal and Writing Rules Research Other Activities
9. Week Review of Sample Thesis Proposals Other Activities Research
10. Week Thesis Defense Process and Preparation Research Other Activities
11. Week Key Points to Consider in Thesis Proposal Writing Research Other Activities
12. Week Group Work and Feedback Research Other Activities
13. Week Working on Student Thesis Proposals Research Other Activities
14. Week Thesis Proposal Presentations and General Evaluation Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Other Activities Practice Research
Recommended Sources
Resources regarding the thesis proposal
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 Measurement Method
*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 4 56
Preparation, After Class Study 12 10 120
Research 2 40 80
Total Workload 256
ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0