Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- TRE609 Turkish Compulsory 0 + 0 0.0 10.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Elif Emine BALTA, Doç. Dr. Yahya AYDIN
Instructor(s)
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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The student gains the ability to identify research topics and conduct literature reviews.
2 Gains expertise in selecting and developing research methods.
3 The student gains the competence to write an effective thesis proposal.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week What is a Thesis Proposal? General Definition and Importance Other Activities, Research
2. Week Selection and Definition of Research Topics Other Activities, Research
3. Week Literature Review: Finding and Evaluating Sources Other Activities, Research
4. Week Developing Research Questions and Hypotheses Other Activities, Research
5. Week Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches Other Activities, Research
6. Week Data Collection Methods and Tools Other Activities, Research
7. Week Ethical Principles and Ethical Approval in Research Process Other Activities, Research
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 Other Activities, Research
11. Week Key Points to Consider in Thesis Proposal Writing Other Activities, Research
12. Week Group Work and Feedback Other Activities, Research
13. Week Working on Student Thesis Proposals Research, Other Activities
14. Week Thesis Proposal Presentations and General Evaluation Practice, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Research
*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
7 Present his/her scientific research results in scientific communities
8 Publish his/her scientific researches as a scientific article.
11 To follow new change about language.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY7 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5
PY11 5 4 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Resources regarding the thesis proposal
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