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| Code | ELT713 |
| Name | Research Methods I |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HASAN BEDİR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HASAN BEDİR
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Graduate students are expected to define acceptable questions for study, determine an appropriate research design based on the questions asked, and develop methodically acceptable analytic procedures.
Course Content
Chapters of a Thesis or PhD Dissertation (Introduction, Review of Literature, Methodology, Conclusison
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Blaxter, L., Hughes, C. & Tight, M. (1998). How to research. Buckingham: Open University Press. Bryman, A. (2008). Social research methods. U.S.A.: Oxford University Press. Cohen, L,. Manison, L.& Morrison K. (2007). Research methods in education. Great Britain: Routledge Fraenkel, J. R., Wallen, N. E. (2008). How to design and evaluate research in education. (2ndEd). U.S.A: McGraw-Hill Inc.
Notes
American Psychological Association. (The newest edition) Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Becoming aware of how to do Scientific Research |
| LO02 | Comprehending Scientific Research Concepts |
| LO03 | Identify the Steps of Scientific Research |
| LO04 | Acquire how to review literature |
| LO05 | Comprehending how to quote and paraprase |
| LO06 | Learning sampling and instrumentation tools |
| LO07 | Studying how to do and apply research designs |
| LO08 | Becoming aware of and learning SPSS for data analysis |
| LO09 | Experiencing and Using SPSS for data analysis |
| LO10 | Learning how to write research proposal |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students know various teaching methodologies and can implement them in their teaching | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can apply various approaches for specific purposes | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can assess and evaluate the learning process | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students can develop appropriate teaching materials in accordance with the objectives | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of first and second language learning theories and can compare them | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of the role of culture and its relationship to foreign language learning | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students give importance to professional development | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can get published nation-wide and also internationally | 4 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can produce thesis reflecting their knowledge of research methodology | 5 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can carry out action research to improve learning and teaching | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can conduct interdisciplinary studies | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students are aware of ethical issues in academic research | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Course | Attending thw course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 2 | Scientific Research Overview | Developing questions | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Studying the research problem | Inquiring research problems | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Research Question/Hypotheses/Variables | Identifying research questions in related studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 5 | Review of Literature for the problem stated | Looking into the related papers Sorgulamaya Dayalı Öğrenme | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 6 | Methodology: Sampling and Instrumentations | Working in pairs to analyse the methodology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Introduction to Research Designs | Developing 5 questions about the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Project Design, Performace-Based Assessment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 9 | Fundementals of Descriptive Design | Finding 2 descriptive study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 10 | Fundementals of Correlation Designs | Analysing the related studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Problem Çözme |
| 11 | Causal Comparative Designs | Developing 5 questions about what to learn | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Problem Çözme |
| 12 | Fundementals and conducting Experimental Design | Responding ro "what is experimental study" | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Problem Çözme |
| 13 | Gaining knowledge and experience of the Statistical Program for Social Sciences (SPSS), a statistics program | Watching the related videos | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 14 | Preparing and Presentation of Research Proposal | Finding the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 15 | Preparing and Presentation of Research Proposal (II) | Writing the problem statement | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Project Design | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 17 | Term Exams | Project Design | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||