Information Package / Course Catalogue
Social Science Research
Course Code: KYB503
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 5
Lab: 3
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

It is aimed to write thesis and conduct academic research. In this context, a research is done on the subject determined by the student and the teacher and a report is prepared.

Course Content

At the end of the semester, each student is expected to prepare a detailed thesis proposal and bibliographic study.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Halim Emre ZEREN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to analyse sources critically
2.To be able to write and develop a thesis proposal
3.To be able to learn to develop a research question
4.To be able to conduct the field study and research of the thesis
5.To be able to read correct books/articles about thesis
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Scientific books and articles related to topic
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Writing the content of the thesis
Week 2 - Theoretical
Writing the content of the thesis
Week 3 - Theoretical
Review of Critical source
Week 4 - Theoretical
Review of Critical source
Week 5 - Theoretical
Review of Critical source
Week 6 - Theoretical
Review of Critical source
Week 7 - Theoretical
Review of Critical source
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Connection with different studies
Week 10 - Theoretical
Connection with different studies
Week 11 - Theoretical
Connection with different studies
Week 12 - Theoretical
Establishing relationships between literature review and thesis proposal
Week 13 - Theoretical
Establishing relationships between literature review and thesis proposal
Week 14 - Theoretical
Establishing relationships between literature review and thesis proposal
Week 15 - Theoretical
Establishing relationships between literature review and thesis proposal
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
4
5
5
4
OÇ-2
4
5
5
4
5
OÇ-3
4
5
4
5
3
OÇ-4
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026