Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Specialization Field Course LEE 500 Turkish Compulsory 4 + 0 0.0 10.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Sedat KARAÇAM, Prof. Dr. Murat GENÇ, Doç. Dr. Harika Özge ARSLAN, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Senem ÇOLAK YAZICI, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ömer Seyfettin SEVİNÇ, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Azize DİGİLLİ BARAN
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Harika Özge ARSLAN (Güz), Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Azize DİGİLLİ BARAN (Güz), Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ömer Seyfettin SEVİNÇ (Güz), Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Senem ÇOLAK YAZICI (Güz), Prof. Dr. Murat GENÇ (Güz), Prof. Dr. Sedat KARAÇAM (Güz)
Goals The main objectives of the specialization course are; To provide the postgraduate student(s) he/she advises with the discipline of academic study, to share/transfer their knowledge and experiences, to enable the student to get to know the current literature related to the subject area he/she studies and to gain the ability to do research on it, to produce information, measurement, analysis-synthesis and evaluation within the framework of scientific ethical rules. It can be expressed as providing basic skills to solve complex problems with scientific process skills such as being able to do scientific work, and ultimately ensuring that the student specializes in the professional field.
Course Content Regarding the subject area being studied; determining, evaluating and interpreting current approaches and methods, conducting literature reviews in the context of theoretical background and determining basic reference sources, evaluating similar studies, determining the problem and theoretical framework of the research, making necessary plans, deciding on the methods and data collection techniques to be used, interpretation, Within the scope of evaluation and analysis, making corrections that develop in the process, solving the problems that arise, etc. issues can be expressed.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Ability to understand and explain the importance and necessity of ethical rules regarding scientific research
2 Accessing, reviewing and evaluating national and international basic reference sources related to the research subject
3 Ability to identify and evaluate current approaches and methods related to the subject of study
4 Ability to determine the method of research, plan its stages, manage the process
5 Ability to solve problems that may arise during the research and writing phase and manage the process in a healthy way
6 Ability to evaluate similar studies from a critical and comparative perspective
7 Ability to evaluate the results of the research in the relevant field of science and on the target audience
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week National and international basic reference sources related to the research topic
2. Week Scientific research databases
3. Week Similar studies on the subject of scientific research (review & comparison & evaluation)
4. Week Current approaches and methods in scientific research
5. Week The importance and necessity of ethical rules regarding scientific research
6. Week Possible problems and process management in thesis studies
7. Week Method determination, planning, process management in scientific research
8. Week Guidance to ensure that the student acquires knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding the thesis project
9. Week Thesis work (Guidance in carrying out studies related to the thesis topic)
10. Week Thesis work (Guidance in carrying out studies related to the thesis topic)
11. Week Thesis work (Guidance in carrying out studies related to the thesis topic)
12. Week Thesis work (Guidance in carrying out studies related to the thesis topic)
13. Week Thesis work (Guidance in carrying out studies related to the thesis topic)
14. Week Thesis work (Guidance in carrying out studies related to the thesis topic)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To have comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of education in general, theory and practice in subject area education in particular, and basic concepts and theories of different disciplines that will contribute to this knowledge
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Balcı, A. (2021). Research, methods, techniques and principles in social sciences. Ankara: Pegem Academy
  • Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E. K., Akgün, Ö. E., Karadeniz, Ş. and Demirel, F. (2020). Scientific research methods in education. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
  • Ekiz, D. (2020). Scientific research methods. Ankara: Anı Publishing.
  • Gürbüz, S. and Şahin, F. (2018). Research methods in social sciences. Ankara: Seçkin Publishing.
  • Karasar, N. (2022). Scientific research method: concepts, principles, techniques. Ankara: Nobel Academic Publishing.
  • Sönmez, V. and Alacapınar, F. G. (2019). Illustrated scientific research methods. Ankara: Anı Publishing.
  • Miles, M. B., & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis: An expanded source book. (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, Ca: Sage Publications
  • Creswell, J. W. (2009). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. USA: SAGE Publications
  • Merriam, S. B. (2009). Qualitative research: A guide to design and implementation. California: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 12 10 120
Research 2 40 80
Total Workload 256
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0