GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS/YF214GK

Course Title:	SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS
Credits	2	ECTS	2
Semester	4	Compulsory/Elective	Compulsory

COURSE INFO

-- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

Turkish

-- NAME OF LECTURER(S)

Lecturer Dr. M. Gülşah ŞAHİN

-- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)

http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/mgulsah

-- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)

mgulsah@gazi.edu.tr

-- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT

The basic concepts and the steps of the research process recognizes
Research classifies
Define the research problem
Determine appropriate research design toward the problem
Sampling method according to research design, data collection tool selects
Applies data collection processes and techniques
Prepare a report on the scientific principles and ethical rules
Evaluate research articles.

-- 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	The overall presentation of the course
2. Week	Introduction to research: Ways of knowing, the definition and classification of research and ethics
3. Week	Identification of the research problem: Types of variable
4. Week	The purpose of the study, the research question, hypothesis, supposition, limitations and definitions
5. Week	Sampling Methods
6. Week	Survey, causal-comparative and correlational designs
7. Week	Experimental designs
8. Week	Midterm Exam
9. Week	Internal validity and external validity
10. Week	Case studies and action research
11. Week	Data collection process and techniques
12. Week	Data collection process and techniques
13. Week	Reporting
14. Week	Review of scientific articles and thesis
15. Week	Review of scientific articles and thesis
16. Week	Overall Evaluation

-- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING

Baykul, Y. (2000). Eğitimde ve psikolojide ölçme: Klasik test teorisi ve uygulaması.Ankara: ÖSYM Yayınları.

-- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Lecture, Question & Answer, Drill

-- WORK PLACEMENT(S)

-- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA

	Quantity	Percentage
Mid-terms	1	0
Assignment	1	10
Exercises	0	0
Projects	1	10
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	2	28
Practising Hours of Course Per Week			0
Reading	8	2	16
Searching in Internet and Library	8	1	8
Designing and Applying Materials			0
Preparing Reports			0
Preparing Presentation			0
Presentation			0
Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term	1	1	1
Final and Studying for Final	1	1	1
Other			0
TOTAL WORKLOAD:			54
TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25:			2.16
ECTS:			2

-- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

NO	PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using French efficiently in social and professional context.			X
2	Devlopping reading, listening, speaking and writing skills in French in order to be able to profit from French sources and to be able to communicate.			X
3	By effectively using the means of reaching information about the teaching / learning of the French language, selecting, developping and using curricula, methods, techniques and strategies required by the field language learning environment,			X
4	Having knowledge on measurement and evaluation related to the field,			X
5	Adapting, transferring and using necessary skills on linguistics, methodology and literature		X
6	Knowledge on French grammar, analysing and implementation skills; knowledge on his/her mother tongue and the target language-culture; intercultural skills		X
7	Capability to prepare projects, presentations and activities developing professional knowledge and skills and their application on the field		X
8	Efficient use of information and communication technologies in teaching and learning French, such as computer, Internet, digital course material				X
9	Choosing, developing and using appropriate course material for improvement of language skills of students			X
10	Capacity of preparing an appropriate learning environment by considering age, sex, language level and individual differences of the students, and acquisition of knowledge and skills on classroom management				X
11	Evaluation and interpretation of professional knowledge and skills by critical thinking			X
12	Adopting a positive attitude on LLP, and ability to prepare and organise international activities; mobility skills			X
13	Awareness on national and international developments on the field		X
14	Ability to use French at least on level B2 as stated on Common European Framework for Reference for Languages; communication skills with his/her colleagues			X
15	Awareness on social responsibilities, capability of preparing / contributing to social projects			X
16	Wide knowledge on Turkish education system; sensibility on national and universal values				X
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