Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research Methods
Course Code: HAT253
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To be able to perform research about on a particular topic, to be able to gain skills in preparing the report to students. To be able to improvide their skills in a particular subject to provide the theoretical and practical of students.

Course Content

Definition of Scientific Research Method, Data Collection Methods, Data Analysis Methods, Scientific Report Writing Rules, Effective Presentation Techniques

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Nurdanur TAVLAN SOYDAN
Learning Outcomes
1. To be able to discuss the basic concepts of scientific research.
2. To be able to describe the scientific research process and to list the stages of scientific research.
3.To be able to explain the process of preparing a scientific research report.
4. To gain the ability to do group work.
5. To gain the ability to reach professional data and information that will be required in business life.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Scientific Research and Writing Handbook, Seyidoğlu, H., İstanbul, 2000.
2.Research Methods and Techniques, Arıkan, R., Ankara, 2013.
3.Scientific Research Methods, Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E. K., etc., Ankara, 2013.
4.Introduction Qualitative Research, Glesne, C., Ankara, 2013.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course description, requriements and principles
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition and content of scientific research
Week 3 - Theoretical
Steps of of Scientific Research
Week 4 - Theoretical
Types of Research and Data Collection Methods
Week 5 - Theoretical
Data Collection and Sampling Methods
Week 6 - Theoretical
Literature Review
Week 7 - Theoretical
Preparation and Applications of disposition
Week 8 - Theoretical
Preparation of Questionnaires and Issues to Consider in Field Work
Week 9 - Theoretical
Preparation of Tables and Graphics, Calculation of Mean, Percentage and Index Values
Week 10 - Theoretical
Formal Structure of Research Report
Week 11 - Theoretical
Reference Methods
Week 12 - Theoretical
Effective Presantation Techniques and Using Visual Materials
Week 13 - Theoretical
Individual Research
Week 14 - Theoretical
Individual Research
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment1325
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination116117
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-3
PÇ-4
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PÇ-9
OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
3
3
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5
3
OÇ-2
2
3
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4
4
4
4
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4
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3
3
3
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3
3
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3
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2
2
2
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3
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
3
3
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3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026