| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | TRE609 | 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 |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Emine BALTA Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yahya AYDIN |
| Instructors |
Yahya AYDIN |
| 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. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | What is a Thesis Proposal? General Definition and Importance | Other Activities Research |
| 2. Week | Selection and Definition of Research Topics | Other Activities Research |
| 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 | Other Activities Research |
| 7. Week | Ethical Principles and Ethical Approval in Research Process | Other Activities Research |
| 8. Week | Structure of a Thesis Proposal and Writing Rules | Research Other Activities |
| 9. Week | Review of Sample Thesis Proposals | Research Other Activities |
| 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 | Other Activities Research |
| 13. Week | Working on Student Thesis Proposals | Research Other Activities |
| 14. Week | Thesis Proposal Presentations and General Evaluation | Practice Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Other Activities |
| Resources regarding the thesis proposal |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY11 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | - |
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Research | 2 | 40 | 80 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 12 | 10 | 120 |
| Total Workload | 256 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10.0 | ||
