| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | KOM597 | 0 + 1 | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to Face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Ali GÜRSEL Assoc. Prof. Dr. İREM DÜZDAR Assist. Prof. Dr. Yusuf ARSLAN |
| Instructors |
Ali GÜRSEL |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | to provide a platform where graduate students can present their own research topics and literature reviews, and develop their academic research and report writing skills. In the seminar course, students learn about literature review, research methods and academic presentation skills. They also develop their critical thinking skills by exchanging ideas about research topics and projects. |
| Course Content | Developing research questions, reviewing sources, determining research methods and theoretical frameworks, and implementing them. Preparation for academic research and thesis writing process. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Understand the research process and can effectively search literature appropriate to their topic - To define a research problem by conducting a literature review - To prepare academic research reports and make presentations |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to the Course and Research Process | |
| 2. Week | Determining the Research Topic and Problem | |
| 3. Week | Literature Review Techniques | |
| 4. Week | Academic Writing Techniques | |
| 5. Week | Research Methods | |
| 6. Week | Data Collection and Analysis Techniques | |
| 7. Week | Presentation Techniques and Communication Skills | |
| 8. Week | Student Presentations | |
| 9. Week | Academic Ethics and Plagiarism | |
| 10. Week | Critical Literature Review | |
| 11. Week | Critical Literature Review | |
| 12. Week | Research Findings and Reporting | |
| 13. Week | Research Findings and Reporting | |
| 14. Week | General Evaluation |
| Creswell, J. W. (2014). Araştırma Tasarımı: Nitel, Nicel ve Karma Yöntem Yaklaşımları. |
| ooth, W. C., Colomb, G. G., & Williams, J. M. (2008). Araştırmacılar İçin Rehber. |
| Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2004). Akademik Yazma. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | Measurement Method |
|---|
| 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 |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Homework 1 | 4 | 12 | 48 |
| Final | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Practice | 4 | 12 | 48 |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Total Workload | 153 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
