Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / TUİ903 - TOURISM MANAGEMENT (DOCTORATE DEGREE)

Code: TUİ903 Course Title: THESIS STUDY I Theoretical+Practice: 0+1 ECTS: 24
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 3rd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department TOURISM MANAGEMENT (DOCTORATE DEGREE)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer DUYGU EREN (deren@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) İBRAHİM İLHAN, LÜTFİ BUYRUK, EMİNE KALE, İBRAHİM YILMAZ, NİLÜFER ŞAHİN PERÇİN, BURCU GÜLSEVİL BELBER, EDA ÖZGÜL KATLAV, EBRU GÜNEREN, AZİZ GÖKHAN ÖZKOÇ, ŞULE AYDİN, MERAL DURSUN, ÖMER ÇOBAN,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of the course is to improve the analytical thinking and writting skills of students.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can know all processes of scientific research. PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-3 Develop creative and practical solutions for contemporary issues in the tourism industry.
PO-4 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-6 Understand, critically evaluate and apply key business principles to run both national and international tourism operations.
PO-7 Develop and apply competitive strategies relevant to tourism management.
PO-8 Conduct a study on issues which necessitates expertise in the field of tourism both independently and with others.
PO-9 Develop behaviors and competencies required for lifelong learning.
PO-10 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-14 Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-2 Can identify appropriate research design and methodology. PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-3 Develop creative and practical solutions for contemporary issues in the tourism industry.
PO-4 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-6 Understand, critically evaluate and apply key business principles to run both national and international tourism operations.
PO-7 Develop and apply competitive strategies relevant to tourism management.
PO-8 Conduct a study on issues which necessitates expertise in the field of tourism both independently and with others.
PO-9 Develop behaviors and competencies required for lifelong learning.
PO-10 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-14 Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-3 Can acquire skill to conduct a scientific research PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-3 Develop creative and practical solutions for contemporary issues in the tourism industry.
PO-4 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-6 Understand, critically evaluate and apply key business principles to run both national and international tourism operations.
PO-7 Develop and apply competitive strategies relevant to tourism management.
PO-8 Conduct a study on issues which necessitates expertise in the field of tourism both independently and with others.
PO-9 Develop behaviors and competencies required for lifelong learning.
PO-10 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-14 Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-4 Be able to write and present a thesis in the field of tourism management PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-3 Develop creative and practical solutions for contemporary issues in the tourism industry.
PO-4 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-6 Understand, critically evaluate and apply key business principles to run both national and international tourism operations.
PO-8 Conduct a study on issues which necessitates expertise in the field of tourism both independently and with others.
PO-9 Develop behaviors and competencies required for lifelong learning.
PO-10 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-14 Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
Presentation
Term Paper
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course includes scientific research process, research methods and techniques, referencing, and reporting.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Explanation of purpose, contents and methods of the course. Lecture
2 Scientific research process Lecture
3 Scientific research process Lecture
4 Scientific research process Lecture
5 Principals and methots of writting a research proposal. Lecture
6 Principals and methots of writting a research proposal. Lecture
7 Examining a sample research proposal and idenifying research topics. Lecture, Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
10 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
11 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
12 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
13 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
14 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
15 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Day, R. A. (2001). Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır? Tübitak Yayınları
2 Şencan, H. (2002). Bilimsel Yazım. İstanbul: İstanbul Üniversitesi Yayını.
3 American Psychological Association-APA (2001). Publication manual (5th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, Projection

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 16 2 40
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project 16 60
final exam

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 1 14 14
Outside Class
       a) Reading 14 10 140
       b) Search in internet/Library 14 10 140
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 15 13 195
       e) Term paper/Project 15 15 225
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 0
mid-term exam 0
Own study for final exam 0
final exam 0
0
0
Total work load; 714