| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | BESÖ502 | 0 + 1 | 1.0 | 7.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
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| Goals | The aim of the seminar course offered at master's and doctoral level is to develop students' skills in conducting research, reviewing and analysing scientific articles, conducting a literature review and presenting their findings in an academic setting. This course offers students the opportunity to experience all stages of the academic research process and aims to reinforce their critical thinking, analytical and academic writing skills. At the same time, it enables students to increase their depth of knowledge by focusing on their own research topics and to develop their independent study competences. |
| Course Content | The seminar course focuses on the students' literature review on the research topics of their choice, evaluating the data collected and reporting their findings in an academic format. Students are given theoretical information about academic research methods, literature review, data collection and analysis techniques. At the end of the course, students complete their seminar reports and present their findings in an academic presentation format. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Gains the competence to conduct the scientific research process from beginning to end and to formulate research questions. - Develops the ability to compile and analyse current and relevant information by conducting a comprehensive literature review on the selected research topic. - To be able to write scientific reports and articles in accordance with the rules of academic ethics, showing references and citations correctly. - Gains the ability to present research results effectively, to use presentation techniques and visual materials. - Increases the capacity to conduct research independently and to produce information in his/her field of study. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction and Course Description | |
| 2. Week | Academic Research Methods | |
| 3. Week | Literature Review Techniques | |
| 4. Week | Scientific Article Review and Analysis Methods | |
| 5. Week | Research Topic Selection and Hypothesis Formulation | |
| 6. Week | Referencing and Ethical Principles | |
| 7. Week | Research Plan Preparation | |
| 8. Week | First Presentation of Research Drafts and Discussion | |
| 9. Week | Data Collection and Analysis Methods | |
| 10. Week | Evaluation of Research Findings | |
| 11. Week | Academic Writing Techniques | |
| 12. Week | Submission and Review of First Draft Reports | |
| 13. Week | Final Corrections of Research Reports | |
| 14. Week | Final Presentations and Evaluation |
| "Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches" – John W. Creswell |
| "The Craft of Research" – Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb ve Joseph M. Williams |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 40 |
| 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 | 15 | 15 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Classroom Activities | 15 | 8.1 | 121.5 |
| Total Workload | 178.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7.0 | ||
