| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thesis Proposal | SKY605 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 10.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Yalçın KARAGÖZ Prof. Dr. Mehmet Nurullah KURUTKAN Assist. Prof. Dr. Dilek ŞAHİN Prof. Dr. Oğuz KARA Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı ERASLAN Assist. Prof. Dr. Fuat YALMAN Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yusuf ÖCEL Prof. Dr. Enver BOZDEMİR |
| Instructor(s) |
Yalçın KARAGÖZ |
| 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. - Determines the topic of their thesis. - Writes a thesis proposal. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | What is a Thesis Proposal? General Definition and Importance | Research Other Activities |
| 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 | Research Other Activities |
| 5. Week | Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches | Other Activities Research |
| 6. Week | Data Collection Methods and Tools | Research Other Activities |
| 7. Week | Ethical Principles and Ethical Approval in Research Process | Research Other Activities |
| 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 | Research Other Activities |
| 13. Week | Working on Student Thesis Proposals | Research Other Activities |
| 14. Week | Thesis Proposal Presentations and General Evaluation | Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice |
| Resources regarding the thesis proposal |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY12 | 8 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homework 1 | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 32 | 32 |
| Final | 1 | 35 | 35 |
| Practice | 2 | 52 | 104 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 255 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10.0 | ||
