Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / TR904 - TOURISM GUIDING (PHD)

Code: TR904 Course Title: THESIS PROPOSAL Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 30
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department TOURISM GUIDING (PHD)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer AYBÜKE ÖZSOY (aybuke.ozsoy@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to determine the research subject, study methods and techniques of the students.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 At the end of the semester, each student can create their own thesis proposal for their doctoral thesis. PO-4 Has advanced knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
PO-5 Has detailed information about statistical analysis types.
PO-6 Knows and applies scientific ethical rules
Examination
Oral Examination
LO-2 Explain the research process PO-5 Has detailed information about statistical analysis types.
PO-6 Knows and applies scientific ethical rules
PO-7 Plans, conducts, analyzes and reports a scientific research
Examination
Oral Examination
LO-3 Can do a literature review on the research topic. PO-6 Knows and applies scientific ethical rules
PO-7 Plans, conducts, analyzes and reports a scientific research
PO-8 Has expert knowledge about theories, facts, concepts and principles in the field.
Examination
Oral Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course is designed to help students research project to design and conduct.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Explanation of purpose, contents and methods of the course. Lecture, Discussion
2 Scientific research process Lecture, Discussion
3 Scientific research process Lecture, Discussion
4 Principals and methots of writting a research proposal. Lecture, Discussion
5 Principals and methots of writting a research proposal. Lecture, Discussion
6 Examining a sample research proposal and idenifying research topics. Lecture, Discussion
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 Lecture, Discussion
10 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Lecture, Discussion
11 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Lecture, Discussion
12 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Lecture, Discussion
13 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Lecture, Discussion
14 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Lecture, Discussion
15 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Lecture, Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
Required Course instruments and materials
Several books on research methods

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 8 30
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 3 14 42
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 14 42
       c) Performance Project 3 14 42
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 12 14 168
       e) Term paper/Project 10 14 140
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 14 14 196
mid-term exam 2 14 28
Own study for final exam 14 14 196
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 897