Information Package / Course Catalogue
Directed Study
Course Code: MVP222
Course Type: Required
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

A student nearing graduation should be able to conduct in-depth research on a topic related to their profession, develop their skills in their field of study, report their work according to predetermined criteria, and present their findings effectively.

Course Content

In accordance with the rules and ethics of scientific work, the student studies, researches, reports, and presents orally a topic related to their profession.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To increase the student's professional interest and depth of knowledge.
2.To develop independent work and self-learning skills.
3.To improve communication skills; to develop the ability to work harmoniously within a team.
4.To provide knowledge and skills on how to use the accessed resources in the study.
5.Gaining the ability to access primary and secondary sources related to the research topic.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Seyidoğlu, Halil, Handbook of Scientific Research and Writing, Güzem Can Publications, 2003, Istanbul
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Distribution of study topics to students.
Week 2 - Theoretical
General introduction to research methods and research planning.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Accessing primary and secondary sources in research
Week 4 - Theoretical
The process of compiling the available resources, text transcription, and types of transcription.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Project development / survey design / sample surveys / sample projects
Week 6 - Theoretical
Table of contents and preparation of sections for the study.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Preparation and presentation of preface, abstract, tables, figures and graphs.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Bibliography organization
Week 9 - Theoretical
Checking for adherence to spelling rules and correcting errors / Midterm exam
Week 10 - Theoretical
Evaluation of the results obtained in the study.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ethics in scientific research
Week 12 - Theoretical
Presentation Techniques / Preparing a Study Presentation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Collective presentation of the studies / Workshop
Week 14 - Theoretical
Collective presentation of the studies / Workshop
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory151520
Assignment151015
Midterm Examination151520
Final Examination151520
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
3
4
2
2
3
1
2
OÇ-2
2
4
1
2
2
4
1
1
OÇ-3
3
1
5
2
2
OÇ-4
1
3
3
1
2
1
3
1
3
OÇ-5
1
4
2
1
1
1
3
1
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026