Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Methods
Course Code: HRS642
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

This course covers the research planning, types of research, research subject determination, databases, source scanning, article synthesis, sample size determination, analysis of the results of the research, analysis of results, presentation (table, graph etc.) and interpretation of research, publication application in research process, frequently encountered concepts during applications (keywords, running title, etc.) and provides information about the selection of journals.

Course Content

Scientific research planning, research types, determination of research topic, databases, source scanning, article synthesis, determination of sample size

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to plan scientific research
2.To determine the research topic
3.Ability to determine sample size
4.Report the research
5.To publish the research
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Arıkan, R. (1995). Araştırma teknikleri ve rapor yazma. Ankara: Tutibay
2.Aziz, A. (1994). Araştırma yöntemleri, teknikleri ve iletişim. (Genişletilmiş 2.basım). Ankara: Turhan kitabevi.
3.Karasar N., Araştırmalarda Rapor Hazırlama , Ankara, 1994
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Scientific research planning
Week 2 - Theoretical
Types of research
Week 3 - Theoretical
Determining the research topic
Week 4 - Theoretical
Source scanning
Week 5 - Theoretical
Databases
Week 6 - Theoretical
Determination of sample size
Week 7 - Theoretical
Article synthesis
Week 8 - Theoretical
Article synthesis (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Reporting of analysis results
Week 10 - Theoretical
Analysis of results in research
Week 11 - Theoretical
Representation and interpretation of results (tables, graphs, etc.)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Process of publication application in research
Week 13 - Theoretical
Common concepts (keywords, running title, etc.) during applications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Journal selection
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)55
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026