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| Code | ILEM703 |
| Name | Scientific Research Methods and Ethics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Ensitü Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. ÖZGÜR İLKE ŞANLIER YÜKSEL |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. Serkan BULUT
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. Zeynep ÖZARSLAN (A Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to relate recent discussions in the philosophy of social science to methodological and ethical issues, to introduce techniques and tools used in research design.
Course Content
This course includes ontological and epistomological bases of scientific research, the process and design of research in social sciences, quantitative and qualititative paradigms, techniques and tools used in research and ethical issues.
Course Precondition
No prerequisite
Resources
Cresswell, J. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. Sage P. Cresswell, J. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. Sage P.
Notes
Turkish and English literature, articles, journals, magazines, newspapers, online resources and research reports appropriate to the course content.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identify appropriate research methods. |
| LO02 | Use both qualitative and quantitative research techniques. |
| LO03 | Define a research problem. |
| LO04 | Formulate research questions and/or hypothesis for a given topic. |
| LO05 | Write a research proposal. |
| LO06 | Evaluate and report the results deriving from a research project. |
| LO07 | Conduct an independent research project. |
| LO08 | Comprehend the ethical responsibilities of a social sciences researcher. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in Communication Studies disciplines. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient knowledge about the basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | He/she has knowledge of basic methodological approaches, methods, research techniques and their application and evaluation in communication and media studies. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Identify local, national and international problems in the field of Communication Studies. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Selects data collection and analysis techniques within the appropriate methodologies and applies empirical studies in order to solve these problems, | 5 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | She /he reports a social research she designed in the field of communication studies and turns it into original works in accordance with academic rules. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to analyze and synthesize the phenomena in the field of social sciences in an interdisciplinary context. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team by taking responsibility. . | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | She/he carryes her/his education to the next level of education. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | He/she transfers his/her knowledge of the field in an effective and systematic way, both verbally and in writing. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Recognizes and applies social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops critical thinking skills. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to social sciences, expectations and policy | No preparation required | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Literature review and digital methods | Examination of a sample research report | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Social research paradigms: Positivism, realism, critique of positivism and critical theory | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Principles of social research and reserach design | Examining sample research designs | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma, Örnek Olay |
| 5 | Communication research design | Sample research design review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 6 | Phases of scientific research | Reading the course material including chapters on methodology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 7 | Sampling, Data collection and analysis technique selection | Reading lecture notes on related concepts | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Completing the assignment | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Questionnaire and quantitative interview techniques | Example of an article review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Quantitative data analysis and reporting | Examination of course material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Qualitative research and design | Reading for related themes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Document research and analysis | Example of an article review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Qualitative interview, ethnography and focus group | Review of qualitative and focus group studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | Analyzing and reporting qualitative data | Examination of analysis techniques | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Research ethics | Examination of topics related to ethical issues in research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exams | Working to complete the assignment | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Working to complete the assignment | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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 | ||