Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Research Methods II ISL 504 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 9.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Lecture
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Faruk Kerem ŞENTÜRK
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Faruk Kerem ŞENTÜRK (Bahar), Doç. Dr. İsmail DURAK (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is to guide students to perceive, understand deeply, interpret and test qualitative research methods within the scope of advanced research techniques, and to make a scientific publication in which at least one of these techniques is used.
Course Content Qualitative Research Process
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understanding the qualitative paradigm
2 Ability to identify the correct qualitative pattern
3 Mastering the basics of science and epistemology
4 Ability to collect data in a qualitative design.
5 Ability to perform descriptive and content analyses in qualitative design.
6 Ability to write scientific reports using qualitative design.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Explanation of Course Content and Academic Decency Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Science and Philosophy of Science Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Philosophy of Information – Science of Methodology Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week The Concept of Qualitative Research Methods Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Qualitative Research Patterns (Types) Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Qualitative Research Process and Determination of Population and Sample in this Process Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
7. Week Data Collection in the Qualitative Research Process I (Interview and Focus Group Interviews) Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week Data Collection II in Qualitative Research Process (Observation) Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
9. Week Data Collection III in Qualitative Research Process (Document Analysis) Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
10. Week Validity and Reliability in Qualitative Research Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
11. Week Data Analysis in Qualitative Research (Descriptive Analysis and Content Analysis) Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week Writing Qualitative Research Reports Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
13. Week Sample Article Reviews I Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Sample Article Reviews II Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
*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 Understand the basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of science and business analyzes.
2 Acquired business in the field of theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in research, application and uses field analysis.
3 Entity's mission, vision and goals and objectives to develop and implement the most appropriate production techniques.
4 Identify the key issues in the field of business in a systematic way to collect data, analyze and develop solutions.
7 Scientific and professional context, awareness of ethical behavior and social responsibility will have.
10 Related to the field of acquired knowledge, skills and ideas in written and oral transfers concerned.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • • Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ünsal Sığrı, İstanbul: Beta Basım Yayım.
  • • Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ali Yıldırım Ve Hasan Şimşek, Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık
  • • Araştırma Deseni – Nitel, Nicel ve Karma Yöntem Yaklaşımları, John W. Creswell (Çeviri Editörü: Selçuk Beşir Demir), Ankara: Eğiten Kitap Yayıncılık.
  • Nitel Araştırma- Desen ve Uygulama İçin Bir Rehber. Sharan b. Merriam
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 1 14 14
Ders Dışı
Homework 1 30 30
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 14 2 28
Interview 10 6 60
Practice 1 20 20
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 15 15
Homework 1 34.5 34.5
Total Workload 229.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 9.0