TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Master's Degree Without Thesis
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	10
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Know the basic features of science and research definitions. 2) Learn the stages in the research process, decides the problem area, and have the ability to search the literature and form hypotheses. 3) Determine the research methods and choose the data collection method. 4) Can prepare the data collection tool and make pre-test and pilot studies. 5) Can make data analysis and data collection plan. 6) Can decide on the study universe, determine the sample and draw the sample. 7) Can apply the data analysis plan, make and write a research plan.
MODE OF DELIVERY	E-Learning
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	None
COURSE DEFINITION	In this course, graduate students learn and apply scientific research methods in detail.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Definition and aims of science 2nd Week Basic features of science 3rd Week Basic characteristics of the research 4th Week Types of research 5th Week Stages in the research process 6th Week Deciding on the problem area 7th Week Literature review 8th Week Midterm 9th Week Deciding that you can solve the problem 10th Week Literature review again 11th Week Hypothesizing, determining the method, choosing the data collection technique 12th Week Preparing or choosing the purpose of data collection, making a data analysis plan 13th Week Making the data collection plan 14th Week Deciding on the study universe and determining how the sample will be selected
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	1. Şencan, Hüner, Sosyal ve Davranışsal Bilimlerde Bilimsel Araştırma Sürecinin Temel Ögeleri, Seçkin Yayınları, 2007. 2. Lecture Notes
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Practice,Project
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Assignment 1 20 Total(%) 20 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 20 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 80 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work 14 12 168 Preparation for Final exam 1 65 65 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 2 2 Homework 1 30 30 Total Workload 307 Total Workload / 30 10,23 ECTS Credits of the Course 10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No