TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Compulsory Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Master's Degree With Thesis
YEAR OF STUDY	2
SEMESTER	Third Term (Fall)
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	30
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	Professor Sibel Çiğdem Güneysu
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Research Proposal Development: The student can develop a clear and coherent research proposal, outlining the objectives, significance, and methodologies of the intended research. 2) Preliminary Literature Review: The student is able to conduct a preliminary literature review, identifying the main debates, gaps, and key authors in their chosen field. 3) Research Question Formulation: The student can formulate clear and researchable questions or hypotheses that will guide their thesis. 4) Understanding Research Methodologies: The student gains a foundational understanding of various research methodologies and can select the most appropriate method for their research. 5) Ethical Considerations: The student can identify and understand the ethical considerations relevant to their research topic and method. 6) Research Planning: The student can create a feasible research plan, considering timelines, resources, and potential challenges. 7) Basics of Academic Writing: The student understands the basics of academic writing, including citation formats, structuring arguments, and maintaining a consistent writing style. 8) Foundations of Critical Thinking: The student begins to critically engage with existing literature, understanding its strengths, weaknesses, and areas of contention.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face 50% + E-Learning 50%
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	None
COURSE DEFINITION
COURSE CONTENTS	The student’s study on a special subject, theoretical and/or practical (experimental), made under the supervision of a faculty member and is presented in front of a jury.
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	The literature on the subject of the thesis/the seminar/the project.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Other 1 100 Total(%) 100 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work Preparation for Final exam Course hours 14 4 56 Preparation for Midterm exam Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam Homework Seminar (including preperation) 1 30 30 Literature review 3 90 270 Thesis Proposal 1 100 100 Article 10 45 450 Total Workload 906 Total Workload / 30 30,2 ECTS Credits of the Course 30
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No