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VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF KOZAKLI / SHB116 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND COUNSELING

Code: SHB116 Course Title: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course Short Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department SOCIAL SERVICES AND COUNSELING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer MERVE NURLU (nurlu@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) MERVE NURLU,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
It aims to learn scientific research and its methods, to interpret research results, to manage the stages of data collection, sample selection, data analysis, and to write reports in accordance with scientific rules.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can know the scientific research process and stages. PO-
Examination
Performance Project
LO-2 can explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods. PO-5 It offers evidence-based solutions to the problems in the field of social work by using scientific research methods.
PO-20 It shares its thoughts and solutions to problems with individuals, groups and communities at different levels through written and verbal communication channels, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
Examination
Performance Project
LO-3 Can develop scientific research questions and search relevant resources for the problems encountered in society. PO-5 It offers evidence-based solutions to the problems in the field of social work by using scientific research methods.
PO-8 Using the knowledge gained in the field of social work, puts forward solution-oriented studies for the existing problems in the society.
PO-20 It shares its thoughts and solutions to problems with individuals, groups and communities at different levels through written and verbal communication channels, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
Examination
Performance Project
LO-4 can know how to write and present a scientific research report. PO-5 It offers evidence-based solutions to the problems in the field of social work by using scientific research methods.
PO-8 Using the knowledge gained in the field of social work, puts forward solution-oriented studies for the existing problems in the society.
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Performance Project
LO-5 can develop awareness in terms of ethical rules and procedures and principles related to the scientific research process. PO-
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Performance Project
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Scientific research process and basic concepts, basics of scientific research, methodological planning of research, qualitative and quantitative research methods, data collection and analysis in scientific research, reading and understanding scientific texts, research methods, ethical rules in scientific writing and crime of plagiarism, oral and poster presentation It includes transferring the principles, presentation preparation and application issues to the students.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Scientific Research Process and Basic Concepts Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Skills Development Work Case study method Team work Article Criticism Self Study Method Literature Review Report writing method Question answer Brainstorming
2 Objectives of scientific research Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Skills Development Work Case study method Team work Article Criticism Self Study Method Literature Review Report writing method Question answer Brainstorming
3 Determining a Research Topic Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Skills Development Work Case study method Team work Article Criticism Self Study Method Literature Review Report writing method Question answer Brainstorming
4 Ouantitative studies Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Skills Development Work Case study method Team work Article Criticism Self Study Method Literature Review Report writing method Question answer Brainstorming
5 Qualitative Studies Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Skills Development Work Case study method Team work Article Criticism Self Study Method Literature Review Report writing method Question answer Brainstorming
6 Sample Selection Methods Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Skills Development Work Case study method Team work Article Criticism Self Study Method Literature Review Report writing method Question answer Brainstorming
7 Data Collection Methods Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Skills Development Work Case study method Team work Article Criticism Self Study Method Literature Review Report writing method Question answer Brainstorming
8 mid-term exam
9 importance of the research, limitations of the research and concepts Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Skills Development Work Case study method Team work Article Criticism Self Study Method Literature Review Report writing method Question answer Brainstorming
10 Data analysis and Report writing Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Skills Development Work Case study method Team work Article Criticism Self Study Method Literature Review Report writing method Question answer Brainstorming
11 Presentation of the Research and Considerations Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Skills Development Work Case study method Team work Article Criticism Self Study Method Literature Review Report writing method Question answer Brainstorming
12 Qualitative Research Case Study Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Skills Development Work Case study method Team work Article Criticism Self Study Method Literature Review Report writing method Question answer Brainstorming
13 Quantitative Research Case Study Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Skills Development Work Case study method Team work Article Criticism Self Study Method Literature Review Report writing method Question answer Brainstorming
14 Ethics in the scientific research process Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Skills Development Work Case study method Team work Article Criticism Self Study Method Literature Review Report writing method Question answer Brainstorming
15 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E. K., Akgün, Ö. E., Karadeniz, Ş., & Demirel, F. (2017). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Pegem Atıf İndeksi, 1-360.
2 Daşdemir, İ. (2016). BİLİMSEL ARAŞTIRMA YÖNTEMLERİ.
3 Gürbüz, S., & Şahin, F. (2014). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık,
Required Course instruments and materials

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 14 1 10
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 50

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 1 14 14
       c) Performance Project 1 12 12
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 5 10
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 5 10
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 90