| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | BESD603 | 0 + 0 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructor(s) |
Selahattin AKPINAR |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The "Proficiency" course, which is offered at master's and doctoral level, aims to deepen students' basic knowledge and skills in the academic field and to develop their competencies in research, analysis and academic communication. This course aims to enable students to comprehend the basic issues related to their field, to evaluate current literature from a critical perspective and to gain independent research skills. In addition, it is aimed to reinforce students' knowledge of scientific ethics and research methodology that will enable them to produce original knowledge in their fields. |
| Course Content | Scientific research, research problem, literature review, methodology, data analysis, article writing and publication process constitute the general content of this course. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Students will have the knowledge to conduct independent research by understanding the basic principles, stages and requirements of the research process. - Students will be able to define the research problem, critically analyse the current literature in their field and identify research gaps. - Students will be able to use different data collection techniques (questionnaire, interview, observation, etc.) in research processes and evaluate the data with qualitative or quantitative analysis methods. - Students will learn the process of writing scientific articles, article structure and academic writing rules and will reach the competence to publish in national and international journals. - Students will be able to present their work orally and in writing internationally by using academic English grammar and scientific terminology effectively. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction and Course Description | |
| 2. Week | Science Ethics and Academic Writing Principles | |
| 3. Week | Research Problem Determination and Literature Review | |
| 4. Week | Research Methods and Design Selection | |
| 5. Week | Data Collection Techniques and Tools | |
| 6. Week | Quantitative Data Analysis Techniques | |
| 7. Week | Qualitative Data Analysis Techniques | |
| 8. Week | Reporting of Research Findings | |
| 9. Week | Scientific Article Writing and Publication Process | |
| 10. Week | Scientific Communication and Academic English | |
| 11. Week | Scientific Criticism and Analytical Thinking Skills | |
| 12. Week | Thesis Writing and Format Requirements | |
| 13. Week | Thesis Defence and Presentation Preparation | |
| 14. Week | General Evaluation and Closing |
| Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. Sage Publications. |
| Yıldırım, A., & Şimşek, H. (2016). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Seçkin Yayıncılık |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Visual Presentation | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Verbal Expression | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Other Activities | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Research | 2 | 18.5 | 37 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Homework 1 | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Homework 2 | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Practice | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Classroom Activities | 15 | 16.2 | 243 |
| Total Workload | 510 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 20.0 | ||
