| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | TSE501 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 9.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erol SÖZEN |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To help them learn the fundamental concepts of scientific research, the stages of research, and how to write scientific reports. |
| Course Content | |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Explains the basic concepts of scientific research - Defines science and scientific knowledge - Explains the functions of scientific knowledge - Interprets the aims of scientific knowledge - Explains the stages of a scientific research - Identifies the characteristics of the research problem. - Explains the characteristics of quantitative and qualitative research approaches - Compares quantitative and qualitative research approaches - Recognizes data collection tools - Compares data collection tools based on research objectives - Possesses the knowledge and skills to interpret a scientific study and design and conduct a small-scale research - Recognizes ethical principles in scientific research - Develops a positive attitude toward science and scientific research |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Basic concepts related to scientific research | |
| 2. Week | Research problem | |
| 3. Week | Research problem and research questions | |
| 4. Week | Method: Characteristics of qualitative and quantitative research | |
| 5. Week | Determination of sample/participants, data collection tools | |
| 6. Week | Data analysis, validity, and reliability | |
| 7. Week | Qualitative Research Designs in Education: Case study | |
| 8. Week | Midterm exam | |
| 9. Week | Qualitative Research Designs in Education: Action research | |
| 10. Week | Qualitative Research Designs in Education: Teaching experiment | |
| 11. Week | Qualitative Research Designs in Education: Phenomenology | |
| 12. Week | Reporting of research | |
| 13. Week | Reporting of research | |
| 14. Week | Scientific ethics and ethical violations |
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| Karasar, N. (2004). Araştırmalarda Rapor Hazırlama, 12. Baskı, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım |
| Ekiz, D. (2015). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | DK9 | DK10 | DK11 | DK12 | DK13 | 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 | 20 | 4 | 80 |
| Homework 1 | 20 | 4 | 80 |
| Homework 2 | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Final | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Classroom Activities | 29.5 | 1 | 29.5 |
| Total Workload | 229.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 9.0 | ||
