Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research Methods I
Course Code: İDE323
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to provide students with essential skills to apply research techniques to write argumentative essays and research papers; to make literature review for formulating the thesis statement; to gather, evaluate and synthesize information; to draft, revise and finalize the research paper; and to apply APA and MLA citation rules.

Course Content

Literature review, thesis statement, summarizing, paraphrasing, quotation, APA & MLA citation rules,

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to formulate the thesis statement and write an argumentative essay and research paper on a specific topic.
2.To be able to gather information from sources such as libraries, databases, internet, etc.
3.To be able to assess the credibility and relevance of sources.
4.To be able to summarize, paraphrase or directly quote others’ words and ideas accurately taking ethical principles into account.
5.To be able to prepare the initial and final drafts through the process of revision and editing.
6.To be able to apply MLA & APA citation rules accurately.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.How to teach writing
2.Social Science Research: Principles, ethods, and Practices
3.Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
4.Research Design
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to research
Week 2 - Theoretical
Discussion: Thesis, Anti-thesis
Week 3 - Theoretical
Argumentative essay: Opposition, refutation
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sample argumentative essays
Week 5 - Theoretical
Summarising
Week 6 - Theoretical
Paraphrasing
Week 7 - Theoretical
Research Types
Week 8 - Theoretical
Direct quotation
Week 9 - Theoretical
APA & MLA Citation Rules
Week 10 - Theoretical
Literature review, preliminary research
Week 11 - Theoretical
Determining the research topic
Week 12 - Theoretical
Literature review on the research topic
Week 13 - Theoretical
Formulating the thesis statement
Week 14 - Theoretical
Writing the outline of the essay
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Assignment24110
Seminar1819
Project1426
Individual Work2216
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)121
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
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4
5
5
4
5
5
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5
5
4
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5
5
5
5
5
4
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4
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5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
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4
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
OÇ-6
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026