Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Social Work Research I SHO207 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Deniz ORUÇ
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Deniz ORUÇ (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is to teach to students the basic concepts of social research and techniques
Course Content
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Comprehend the imporatnce of research for an effective social work.
2 Have information about social work epistemology.
3 Be critical about events and facts.
4 Knows the process and techniques of research.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction and Course orientation (Review of the research reports in the library)
2. Week The role and function of social research Scientific knowledge production in Social Work: Social work research
3. Week Science and Research (I) Authority Customs Common Sense Media Personal Experiences
4. Week Science Research (II) Science Science-Scientific Knowledge Scientific Method Scientific Attitude and Behaviours
5. Week Research: Definition, Types and Steps
6. Week Basic Characteristic of Research Negative attitudes twords research
7. Week Planing research proposal Points to consider while preparing researh proposal
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week Quantitative and Quaalitative Research in Social Science
10. Week Research Process and Techniques (I) Problem Purpose
11. Week Research Process and Techniques (II) Importance Assumption
12. Week Research Process and Techniques (III) Limitations Definitions
13. Week Literature review and reporting Literature and scope
14. Week Reference
*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 Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly
2 Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice
3 Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgment
6 Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research
11 Following and assessing theoretical and practice debate in the area of society and world related to field of social work
12 Using theoritical framework, approach and model guiding social work practice at every level of social work intervention
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 1 1 1 1
PY2 1 1 1 1
PY3 2 2 2 2
PY6 5 5 5 5
PY11 2 2 2 2
PY12 2 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Karasar, Niyazi. Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. 9. Basım. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 1999.
  • Karasar, Niyazi. Araştırmalarda Rapor Hazırlama. 8 Basım. Ankara:1995.
  • Gökçe, Birsen. Toplumsal Bilimlerde Araştırma. Genişletilmiş 4. Baskı. Ankara: Savaş Yayınevi, S.65-109; 125-136.
  • Açıkgöz, Halil. İlmi Araştırma Yazılarında Uyulacak Esaslar. İstanbul: Türk Dünyası Araştırma VakfıYayını, No: 48, 1988.
  • Altın, Ara. Dipnotu ve Bibliyografya Esasları. İstanbul: İ.Ü.E.F. Yayınları, 1986.
  • Arıkan, Rauf. Araştırma Teknikleri ve Rapor Yazma. Geliştirilmiş 3. Baskı. Ankara: Gazi Ktabevi, 2000.
  • Arlı, Mine ve Hamil Nazik. Bilimsel Araştırmaya Giriş. Ankara: Gazi Kitabevi, 2001.
  • Armağan, İbrahim. Bilgi ve Toplum: Bilgi Sosyolojisine Giriş. İstanbul: Otağ Matbaası, 1974
  • Armağan, İbrahim. Yöntembilim 1: Bilimsel Yöntem. İzmir: Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi Yayını, 1983.
  • Armağan, İbrahim. Yöntembilim 2: Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. İzmir: Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi Yayını, 1983.
  • Armay, Ural. Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma El Kitabı. İstanbul: Der Yayınları, 1998.
  • Arslantürk, Zeki. Araştırma Metot ve Teknikleri. İstanbul: İlahiyat Fakültesi Vakfı Yayınları, No: 103.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Deniz ORUÇ Vize 40.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Deniz ORUÇ Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 5 3 15
Research 13 1 13
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Homework 5 3 15
Final 1 2 2
Classroom Activities 1 2 2
Total Workload 76
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0