Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research Methods and Techniques
Course Code: HB225
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

This course it is intended to gain the competency to conduct research.

Course Content

The first module “Researching” covers that choosing research subjects and searching for sources. The second module “Preparing Research Report” covers that evaluating research results, making them a report and the last module “Presenting the Research” covers that preparing for the presentation and presenting it.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Students will be able to report research results in accordance with the rules.
2.Students will be able to bring a research topic into a suitable manner from the aspect of academic qualities.
3.Students will be able to plan research.
4.Students will be able to define the limits of a research topic
5.The course will enable students to learn the methods of research used in academic research.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the Course
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to the language and terminology of Research
Week 3 - Theoretical
Foundations of Research. Exploring the Distinction between qualitative and quantitative data.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Research Design and The Ethics of Research. Reviewing the Literature.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Conceptualization, Measurement, Operationalization, and Variables
Week 6 - Theoretical
Use and Misuse of Sources. Internet Research Methods
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sampling
Week 8 - Theoretical
Data Collection and Analysis (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Using Libraries
Week 10 - Theoretical
Research and documentation in report preparation.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Literature Review
Week 12 - Theoretical
Comment Definition and qualifications. Ability to develop recommendations based on research results
Week 13 - Theoretical
Formal Structure of the Research Report and Sections That Should Be Included in the Report. References with Footnotes.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Effective Presentation Techniques
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Quiz1404
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)76
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026