| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Of Science Thesis II | SKY506 | 0 + 1 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Weekly meetings and discussions with the instructor and follow-up of the thesis |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Yalçın KARAGÖZ Prof. Dr. Mehmet Nurullah KURUTKAN Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı ERASLAN Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oğuz KARA Assist. Prof. Dr. Dilek ŞAHİN Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yusuf ÖCEL Prof. Dr. Enver BOZDEMİR |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | This course aims to enable master's students in health management to initiate their thesis work, manage research processes effectively, and enhance their academic writing skills. Students will define their research topics and undertake fundamental academic research steps such as literature review, methodology selection, and planning data collection. |
| Course Content | Defining the thesis topic and conducting an extensive literature review Developing research questions and hypotheses Selecting methodological approaches and planning data collection Research design and adherence to ethical guidelines Creating a data analysis plan Evaluating preliminary findings and reporting Academic writing standards and adherence to thesis format |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Development of Research Skills - Proficiency in Literature Review - Selection and Application of Methodology - Data Collection and Analysis Competence - Academic Writing and Presentation Skills |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Research topic is identified, and supervisor approval is obtained. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 2. Week | Literature review begins, and key sources are evaluated. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | Research design is developed, and a work plan is prepared. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 4. Week | Data collection methods are planned, and tools are selected. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 5. Week | Pilot studies are conducted, and feedback is analyzed. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 6. Week | Data collection process begins. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 7. Week | Collected data is organized, and analysis methods are applied. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 8. Week | Research findings are reported, and a preliminary evaluation is conducted. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 9. Week | Findings are discussed and linked to the literature. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 10. Week | Thesis writing begins, and the first draft is prepared. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 11. Week | Evaluation meetings are held with the supervisor on the draft. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 12. Week | Revisions are made based on the draft text. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 13. Week | The final draft is completed, and pre-submission checks are made. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 14. Week | Thesis defense preparations are made, and presentation practices are conducted. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| All kinds of resources related to the thesis topic |
| https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/basic-search |
| https://www.scopus.com/home.uri |
| https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/advanced/ |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| PY5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| PY6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| PY11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| PY12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homework 1 | 1 | 200 | 200 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 255 | 255 |
| Practice | 1 | 55 | 55 |
| Total Workload | 510 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 20.0 | ||
