GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
RESEARCH METHODS AND PUBLICATION ETHICS/2990025
Course Title: RESEARCH METHODS AND PUBLICATION ETHICS
Credits 3 ECTS 7.5
Semester 2 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  English
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assoc. Prof. Yasin BOYLU
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://www.websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/yasin
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  yasin@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Definition of science, basic functions, features, and resources of science is going to be discussed.
Within the scope of the course, information about research design is given and research elements are explained.
The definition of measurement, measurement levels are emphasized and why the measurement levels of variables are important will be learned
Have information about bibliographic preparation, ethical violations 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  Basic Concepts Related to Science and Research
2. Week  Defining the Research Problem and Establishing the Proof
3. Week  Casuality
4. Week  Conceptualization, Operationalization
5. Week  measuring
6. Week  Experimental Method and Description Method
7. Week  Content Analysis, Field Survey and Sample Selection
8. Week  Midterm Exam
9. Week  Parametric Tests
10. Week  Nonparametric Tests
11. Week  Research Design and Statistical Test Selection
12. Week  Bibliography, Ethical Violations and Plagiarism
13. Week  Approaches Used in Source Implications
14. Week  Final exam
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Neuman, W.L. (2006). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and QuantitativeApproaches. 6th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Hernon, P. ve Schwartz, C. (2007). What is a problem statement? (Editoryal). Library & Information Science Research, 29, 307–309. Creswell, J.W. (2009). Research design: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. 3rd ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  None
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
70
 Assignment
1
30
 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
14
3
42
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
10
5
50
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
10
5
50
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
20
20
 Final and Studying for Final
1
25
25
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
187
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
7.48
 ECTS: 
7.5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Have a detailed understanding of consumer behavior, marketing strategies and practices in tourism.X
2Understand both professional and scientific ethical values.X
3Have an understanding of modern management theories and management psychology.X
4Plan, conduct, analyze and report a study using scientific research methods.X
5Understand the sustainable tourism development strategies.X
6Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.X
7Have analytical thinking skills within the context of tourism.X
8Have an understanding of new product development and innovation management in tourism.X
9Have an understanding of customer relationship management in tourism businesses.X
10Understand the strategic management and quality management issues in tourism.X
11Understand the consumer rights in tourism industry.X
12Have a detailed understanding of institutionalism and reconstruction issues in tourism businesses.X
13Have an understanding of the social, cultural and religious contexts of tourism.X
14Have an understanding of entrepreneurship and new organizational cultures in tourism.X
15Have a detailed understanding of national and international management systems taht could be used by tourism businesses.X
16Have a detailed understanding of branding in tourism.X
17Understand the key concepts and issues in international hotel management.X
18Understand the financial analysis, investment and resource management issues in tourism businesses.X
19Have an understanding of e-commerce practices in the tourism industry.X
20Develop a variety of menus on the basis of menu planning principles for food and beverage businesses.X