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| Code | GZT208 |
| Name | Research Methods |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Zeynep ÖZARSLAN |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. Serkan BULUT
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The Research Methods course aims to impart the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and skill sets related to research methods in social sciences, starting from the epistemological foundations of scientific research. It focuses on examining the stages of research designed according to quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods and creating original research designs specifically for the field of communication studies.
Course Content
The course covers the research process in social sciences, differences between quantitative and qualitative research paradigms, stages of scientific research, ethical rules, research questions, theoretical foundations of research, research population and sampling, quantitative and qualitative research methods, data collection techniques and tools, analysis methods, and the importance of writing scientific research reports. It also examines the research methods and techniques used in communication sciences and new media studies and develops an original scientific research design for communication or media studies.
Course Precondition
No prerequisite
Resources
Gebremedhin, T. G., & Tweeten, L. G. (1994). Research methods and communication in the social sciences. Westport, Conn: Praeger.
Notes
Somekh, B. and Lewin, C. (eds) (2005) Research Methods in the Social Sciences. Sage Publications: London & Thousand Oaks CA.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the basic concepts of scientific research. |
| LO02 | Lists the stages of scientific research in social sciences. |
| LO03 | Describes the scientific research process in social sciences. |
| LO04 | Explains the importance of quantitative and qualitative paradigms in social sciences. |
| LO05 | Lists the differences between quantitative and qualitative research in social sciences. |
| LO06 | Explains the importance of literature review. |
| LO07 | Explains the importance of citation and referencing in scientific research. |
| LO08 | Applies ethical rules in scientific research. |
| LO09 | Writes a research question. |
| LO10 | Discusses the theoretical foundations of research in communication sciences. |
| LO11 | Plans the research population and sampling. |
| LO12 | Describes the survey method as a quantitative research method in social sciences. |
| LO13 | Compares surveys and online surveys in terms of differences. |
| LO14 | Lists data collection techniques for research designed according to the qualitative research method. |
| LO15 | Describes different approaches in qualitative research. |
| LO16 | Describes the content analysis method. |
| LO17 | Describes the netnographic method. |
| LO18 | Designs a research using quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods for communication studies. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines the concepts and professional rules related to the profession and field of journalism. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines news production, consumption and distribution processes, news sources, news / media text types. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List the theories, models and approaches related to media and communication systems. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Outlines the legal framework of journalism in Turkey and internationally, the legal rights of journalists, press professional principles, and ethical codes. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Designs scientific research in the field of social sciences and humanities, especially communication and media. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Compares traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computers and information systems. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares written, visual and audio content for traditional and digital journalism/media environments. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Discusses the concepts/areas of society, culture and communication. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply democratic rules, human rights and communication rights to promote social reconciliation and peace. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Supports individual and collective work in professional life. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically discusses the agenda and innovations of local, regional, national and international media with new perspectives. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Examines traditional and digital media contents with critical approaches with media literacy competence. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Describe the professional, commercial and legal processes of journalism and media organizations, current and emerging business models. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Criticizes otherizing, discriminatory and hateful discourses in the media and society. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Through theoretical and practical knowledge, he/she supports decision-making mechanisms both in the media organization where he/she works and in the society where he/she lives. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Supports cultural, artistic and scientific activities related to the field. | 5 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Design solutions to problems in the functioning of journalism/media organizations. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies new generation journalism technologies. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Performs duties such as press consultancy, communication coordination, press advisory, and communication management in various institutions and organizations. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Supports work and worker safety within the framework of laws and regulations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course, presentation of the syllabus | No prior preparation is required. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Basic concepts, stages of scientific research | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Selection of research approach; comparison of quantitative and qualitative paradigms | Examination of resources including qualitative and quantitative methods. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Literature review, writing research questions; examples from students' research questions | Reading course materials related to the research questions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Citation/Referencing: Types of citation, in-text and end-of-text referencing, APA; ethics in scientific research | Reading course materials. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Örnek Olay |
| 6 | Determining the research population and sampling, types of sampling | Examination of scientific research on sample development.course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Örnek Olay, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 7 | Quantitative research methods and techniques in social sciences: Determination of hypotheses and variables; survey | ReadiReading course materials on quantitative methods.ng course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review and reading of all course materials. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Quantitative research and data collection techniques in social sciences: Formulation of questions, online survey | Examination of examples covering online survey techniques. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 10 | Qualitative research and data collection techniques in social sciences: Observation: Controlled observation, natural observation, participant observation | Examining articles on qualitative observation. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 11 | Qualitative research and data collection techniques in social sciences: Interview techniques: Structured, semi-structured, unstructured interviews; focus group studies | Examination of academic studies involving the interview technique. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Qualitative research in social sciences; different approaches: 1) Narrative research 2) Phenomenological research | Reading course materials on phenomenology. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Örnek Olay, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Qualitative research in social sciences; different approaches: 3) Grounded theory research 4) Ethnographic research 5) Case study research | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Content analysis | Examination of academic studies on content analysis. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Research methods and techniques in new media: Netnography | Identifying and analyzing a study on netnography. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Final Exams | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 17 | Final Exams | Reading course materials | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 111 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,44 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||