GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES/KAMU104
Course Title: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES
Credits 3 ECTS 5
Semester 5 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuray TOSUNOĞLU
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/nguneri
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  nguneri@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
To identify and interpret the science and philosophy of science
To determine a research topic related to workspace and to associate the research literature to the topic by examining the literature
In carrying out a study, to act in accordance with the scientific research process
To establish correctly the purpose of the study, the research problem and hypothesis by having full knowledge of them
Interpreting research findings and reporting it in accordance with scientific and academic writing
To produce the original project by having a grasp of scientific ethics and plagiarism
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Science, philosophy of science, the function and quality of the science, scientific research
2. Week  Determination of the research topic
3. Week  The choice of the aim / problem / question of the research
4. Week  Literature review and to reconsider the aim / problem / question of the research
5. Week  Construction of hypotheses
6. Week  Determining the method of the research
7. Week  Sampling
8. Week  Development of data collection tools
9. Week  Midterm Examination
10. Week  Data Analysis
11. Week  Results and Comments
12. Week  Preparation of scientific research reports: content
13. Week  Preparation of scientific research reports: style
14. Week  Characteristics of scientific writing and the official language
15. Week  Scientific ethics and plagiarism
16. Week  Final Examination
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Niyazi Karasar, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım Social Research Methods Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, William Lawrence Neuman,Boston: Allyn and Bacon Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri,Şener Büyüköztürk,Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık Yöntemi Bulmak, Doğan Ergun, İmge Kitabevi Bilim, Felsefe ve Metodoloji,Ata Özdemirci, Şadi Can Saruhan,Beta Basın Yayım Research Methodology, Ranjit KUMAR, London: Sage Publication
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Drill
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Not Applicable
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
40
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
15
3
45
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
15
2
30
 Searching in Internet and Library
15
1
15
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
15
15
 Final and Studying for Final
1
20
20
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
125
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
5
 ECTS: 
5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Having theoretical knowledge in international trade management, international business administration, international logistic international law areas and having ability and professional expertise in terms of implementation
2Having professional competence in order to be assigned in various private and public sector institutions like national and international trade organizations and unions, economics consultancy offices, under secretariat of foreign trade and foreign trade officesX
3Having knowledge about other disciplines like business administration, economics, law, public administration and international relations that are related to international trade
4Being able to behave according to principles of ethical behaviors in all international trade areasX
5Having abilities about issues like information technologies, basic computer programs and foreign language that are needed to perform international trade activities
6Being aware of the economical, political and cultural integrations and systems in his/her country and all over the world, to be able to position the country and organization while performing activates related to his/her areaX
7Beeing capable of identifying problems in his/her field, access to relevant resources, having knowledge about the legislation and abilities to produce scientific knowledge and analyzing-synthesizing abilities to carry out a researchX
8Having knowledge and qualifications to carry out and complete a national and an international projectX
9Carrying out activities relevant to his/her field, having critical, creative and innovative thinking abilitiesX
10Having theoretical and practical knowledge and abilities needed to undertake international trade activities related to export-import, exchange, regional collaborations and organizations, free zone practicesX
11Having knowledge and abilities about transporting, storing, supply chain management, risk analysis and insurance and to carry out national and international logistic activitiesX
12Having basic business administration information about production, management, marketing, accounting, finance and human resources in order to undertake international trade and having abilities about quantitative methods that help to have this knowledgeX
13Pursuing and applying legislation information about national and international trade law, public law and private law in order to manage international trade operationsX