Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF NEVŞEHİR / KNT216 - CONTROL AND AUTOMATION

Code: KNT216 Course Title: RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Spring Semester
Level of Course Short Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department CONTROL AND AUTOMATION
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer HİLAL MUTLU (hilalbasal@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To help students do scientific research and reporting on any topic.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can explain how can a scientific work can be achieved. PO-2 Comprehend the structural features of Turkish. Communicates effectively using Turkish and improves research, reading and information skills.
PO-4 Communicates verbally, in writing with individuals and institutions, effectively using Turkish in their field or social life.
PO-18 Using information technologies, it presents its knowledge and skills to other people and institutions. When necessary, verbal and written communication facilities are used and act within the framework of professional ethics.
PO-30 Determines a project subject, plans the project steps, conducts research using appropriate methods and techniques, and prepares and presents the project accordingly.
PO-32 Ability to provide field domination in interdisciplinary study
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
LO-2 can describe and implement an inspection process PO-4 Communicates verbally, in writing with individuals and institutions, effectively using Turkish in their field or social life.
PO-27 With the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, it follows the technological and scientific developments in its field and renews itself continuously.
PO-30 Determines a project subject, plans the project steps, conducts research using appropriate methods and techniques, and prepares and presents the project accordingly.
PO-36 Can use web technologies to communicate between systems.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
LO-3 Can distinguish research techniques. PO-4 Communicates verbally, in writing with individuals and institutions, effectively using Turkish in their field or social life.
PO-6 Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the minimum level of European computer use license basic level required by the field.
PO-18 Using information technologies, it presents its knowledge and skills to other people and institutions. When necessary, verbal and written communication facilities are used and act within the framework of professional ethics.
PO-26 Gains the ability to conduct research on any subject and present the study it prepared.
PO-27 With the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, it follows the technological and scientific developments in its field and renews itself continuously.
PO-30 Determines a project subject, plans the project steps, conducts research using appropriate methods and techniques, and prepares and presents the project accordingly.
Examination
LO-4 Can research the subject by selecting the appropriate research technique. PO-4 Communicates verbally, in writing with individuals and institutions, effectively using Turkish in their field or social life.
PO-18 Using information technologies, it presents its knowledge and skills to other people and institutions. When necessary, verbal and written communication facilities are used and act within the framework of professional ethics.
PO-26 Gains the ability to conduct research on any subject and present the study it prepared.
PO-27 With the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, it follows the technological and scientific developments in its field and renews itself continuously.
PO-30 Determines a project subject, plans the project steps, conducts research using appropriate methods and techniques, and prepares and presents the project accordingly.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
LO-5 Can be analyzed the research results. PO-4 Communicates verbally, in writing with individuals and institutions, effectively using Turkish in their field or social life.
PO-18 Using information technologies, it presents its knowledge and skills to other people and institutions. When necessary, verbal and written communication facilities are used and act within the framework of professional ethics.
PO-26 Gains the ability to conduct research on any subject and present the study it prepared.
PO-27 With the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, it follows the technological and scientific developments in its field and renews itself continuously.
PO-30 Determines a project subject, plans the project steps, conducts research using appropriate methods and techniques, and prepares and presents the project accordingly.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course involves; research methods, the research process, choice of subject matter, screening data from secondary sources, the use of primary sources, the preparation of the draft seminar, the preparation of research report, to give information about the technique of making presentation
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic Concepts in Research Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Individual Study Method, Article Criticism, Literature, Report Preparation, Question Answer, Project Presentation
2 Subject Selection in Research Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Individual Study Method, Article Criticism, Literature, Report Preparation, Question Answer, Project Presentation
3 Planning the Research Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Individual Study Method, Article Criticism, Literature, Report Preparation, Question Answer, Project Presentation
4 Research Methods and Techniques Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Individual Study Method, Article Criticism, Literature, Report Preparation, Question Answer, Project Presentation
5 Statistical Methods in Research Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Individual Study Method, Article Criticism, Literature, Report Preparation, Question Answer, Project Presentation
6 Questionnaire Preparation Method Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Individual Study Method, Article Criticism, Literature, Report Preparation, Question Answer, Project Presentation
7 Access and use of scientific resources in research Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Individual Study Method, Article Criticism, Literature, Report Preparation, Question Answer, Project Presentation
8 mid-term exam
9 Article review and evaluation in research Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Individual Study Method, Article Criticism, Literature, Report Preparation, Question Answer, Project Presentation
10 Ethical Principles in Research Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Individual Study Method, Article Criticism, Literature, Report Preparation, Question Answer, Project Presentation
11 Research Proposal Preparation Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Individual Study Method, Article Criticism, Literature, Report Preparation, Question Answer, Project Presentation
12 Preparation of the Research Report Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Individual Study Method, Article Criticism, Literature, Report Preparation, Question Answer, Project Presentation
13 Presentation of the Research Report Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Individual Study Method, Article Criticism, Literature, Report Preparation, Question Answer, Project Presentation
14 Sample research proposal Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Individual Study Method, Article Criticism, Literature, Report Preparation, Question Answer, Project Presentation
15 Sample research presentation Discussion Method, Lecture Method, Individual Study Method, Article Criticism, Literature, Report Preparation, Question Answer, Project Presentation
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Zeki Kaya, M. Ş. (2021). Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Teknikleri. Konya: EĞİTİM KİTABEVİ.
2 Ertuğrul Yıldırım, R. Y. (2012). Soru-Cevap Tekniğiyle Tez Yazma Makale Hazırlama ve Yayınlama Kılavuzu. Detay Yayıncılık.
Required Course instruments and materials
projector, blackboard, textbook, supplementary resources

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

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 14 14
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 14 28
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 1 14 14
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 1 2 2
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 1 2 2
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 90