Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Techniques II
Course Code: RES501
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to teach basic concepts related to research, research processes and techniques, research models and patterns, research projects in education, data processing, solution and interpretation processes.

Course Content

Basic concepts related to research, research processes and techniques, research models and patterns, research projects in education, data processing, solution and interpretation.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Ahu Simla DEĞERLİ
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns the basic concepts of science, history of science and philosophy of science
2.Understands the methods used in scientific research studies and applies these methods in her own studies.
3.Understands the research processes used in scientific research studies and applies them in her own studies.
4.Learns what types of information sources are, how to benefit from these sources, and applies them in their own research.
5.Learns how to analyze and interpret scientific research data
6.Examines and analyzes the previously prepared thesis/article/work report.
7.Understands ethical principles and ethical violations in scientific research
8.Prepares a research proposal/article
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Balcı, A. (2006). Research in Social Sciences: Methods, Techniques and Principles. Ankara: Pegem A Publishing
2.Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak-Kılıç, E., Akgün, Ö. E., Karadeniz, Ş. and Demirel, F. (2008). Scientific Research methods. (1st Edition). Ankara: Pegem Academy Publications.
3.Karasar, N. (2007). Preparing reports in research. Ankara: Nobel Publishing Distribution.
4.Yıldırım, A. and Şimşek, H. (2005). Qualitative research methods in the social sciences. Ankara: Seçkin Publishing.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Survey research, types, features
Week 2 - Theoretical
Experimental research, types, features.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Editing a scientific article
Week 4 - Theoretical
Article types
Week 5 - Theoretical
Parts of a scientific article
Week 6 - Theoretical
Summary, introduction and method writing
Week 7 - Theoretical
Findings and discussion writing
Week 8 - Theoretical
Correcting page settings
Week 9 - Theoretical
Blanks alignment and page layout
Week 10 - Theoretical
Editing in-text tables
Week 11 - Theoretical
Footnotes and notes
Week 12 - Theoretical
Statistical indicators
Week 13 - Theoretical
Citing the source
Week 14 - Theoretical
General evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Final Examination1%60
Practice1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1409126
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)128
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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3
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5
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4
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5
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5
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4
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4
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5
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4
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4
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4
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4
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5
5
4
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4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026