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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. |
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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. |
Examination Performance Project |
LO-5 | can develop awareness in terms of ethical rules and procedures and principles related to the scientific research process. |
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Examination 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 |
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0 | |||
Total work load; | 90 |