Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research Methods and Techniques II
Course Code: KGTM426
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To comprehend the basic rules and contents of a scientific research.

Course Content

Basic information about the issues to be considered in a scientific research is given.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns the concept of research.
2.Understands the basic elements of a scientific research.
3.Applies the basic principles required for a scientific research.
4.To be able to express the difference between quantitative and qualitative research methods
5.To be able to evaluate data collection tools according to validity and reliability criteria
Recommended or Required Reading
1.ARIKAN, RAUF. (2013). Research Methods and Techniques, Ankara: Nobel Publishing, 2nd Edition
2.Arseven, A.D. (1993). Field research method. Ankara.
3.Aziz, A. (1994). Research methods, techniques and communication. (Extended 2nd edition). Ankara: Turhan bookstore.
4.Professor Dr. Nurhan Atasoy; Professor Dr. Melih Boydak and. Science Ethics. Istanbul: Istanbul University Pub., 2011
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
STAGES OF THE RESEARCH: Determine the subject
Week 2 - Theoretical
Limiting the subject
Week 3 - Theoretical
To search the literature on the subject
Week 4 - Theoretical
Collecting data and taking notes
Week 5 - Theoretical
Data collection tools: Interview
Week 6 - Theoretical
Observation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Observation
Week 8 - Theoretical
Archive documents
Week 9 - Theoretical
Archive documents
Week 10 - Theoretical
Survey
Week 11 - Theoretical
Preparing a temporary plan
Week 12 - Theoretical
Preparing a temporary plan
Week 13 - Theoretical
Text Writing Studies
Week 14 - Theoretical
Text Writing Studies
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Midterm Examination1336
Final Examination18816
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026