Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research Methods and Effective Presentation Techniques
Course Code: EHB213
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to learn the basic stages of the scientific research process, understand the processes of formulating research questions, collecting and evaluating data, and to acquire the ability to express the obtained scientific information orally and in writing using effective presentation techniques.

Course Content

This course covers the fundamental concepts of scientific research, the stages of the research process, literature review methods, and data collection techniques. It also examines the interpretation of research data, scientific reporting, and academic ethics. The course emphasizes effective presentation techniques, the use of visual materials, presentation preparation methods, and oral communication skills. Practical presentation exercises are conducted to enable students to present scientific information in an organized, understandable, and effective manner.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Murat ARI
Learning Outcomes
1.Searches scientific literature effectively.
2.Analyzes information critically.
3.Understands basic research methods.
4.Uses effective search strategies to access needed information.
5.Organizes the scientific data obtained in accordance with the report format, applies academic writing rules and presents the prepared report verbally or visually using effective presentation techniques.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Effective Presentation Techniques (Prof. Dr. Demet GÜRÜZ, Dr. Ayşen Temel EĞİNLİ) Detay Publishing First Edition Year: 2000
2.Research, Writing and Presentation Techniques (Lecturer Yücel İSLAM) Seçkin Publishing Year: 2021
3.Scientific Research and Writing Techniques, Cebeci, S.2015, Alfa Publications, Istanbul.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course Introduction: Introduction, Aim and Learning Objectives
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Concept of Science and Scientific Research
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Purpose and Basic Characteristics of Scientific Research
Week 4 - Theoretical
Defining the research problem and formulating a research question
Week 5 - Theoretical
Literature review methods and access to academic resources
Week 6 - Theoretical
Research methods: quantitative and qualitative research
Week 7 - Theoretical
Data collection methods and data sources
Week 8 - Theoretical
Evaluation and interpretation of research data / Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Scientific reporting and academic writing rules
Week 10 - Theoretical
Academic ethics, plagiarism and research ethics
Week 11 - Theoretical
Presentation preparation techniques
Week 12 - Theoretical
Use of visual materials and effective slide preparation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Effective oral presentation and communication techniques
Week 14 - Theoretical
Student presentations, assignments, and overall evaluation.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Quiz1%40
Term Assignment1%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026