Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- KOM597 Turkish Compulsory 0 + 1 0.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Ali GÜRSEL, Doç. Dr. İREM DÜZDAR, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Yusuf ARSLAN
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Menderes KAM (Güz)
Goals to provide a platform where graduate students can present their own research topics and literature reviews, and develop their academic research and report writing skills. In the seminar course, students learn about literature review, research methods and academic presentation skills. They also develop their critical thinking skills by exchanging ideas about research topics and projects.
Course Content Developing research questions, reviewing sources, determining research methods and theoretical frameworks, and implementing them. Preparation for academic research and thesis writing process.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 They understand the research process and effectively review the literature relevant to their topic.
2 They define a research problem by conducting a literature review.
3 They prepare and present academic research reports.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the Course and Research Process Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Determining the Research Topic and Problem Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
3. Week Literature Review Techniques Research, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Academic Writing Techniques Interview, Practice
5. Week Research Methods Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice
6. Week Data Collection and Analysis Techniques Research, Practice
7. Week Presentation Techniques and Communication Skills Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Student Presentations Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Academic Ethics and Plagiarism Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Critical Literature Review Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Critical Literature Review
12. Week Research Findings and Reporting Preparation, After Class Study, Practice
13. Week Research Findings and Reporting Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week General Evaluation Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
*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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Creswell, J. W. (2014). Araştırma Tasarımı: Nitel, Nicel ve Karma Yöntem Yaklaşımları.
  • ooth, W. C., Colomb, G. G., & Williams, J. M. (2008). Araştırmacılar İçin Rehber.
  • Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2004). Akademik Yazma.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 9 9
Homework 4 12 48
Final 1 12 12
Practice 4 12 48
Practice End-Of-Term 1 22 22
Classroom Activities 14 1 14
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0