Information Package / Course Catalogue
Preparing Academic Publications in Sports Sciences
Course Code: BSÖ647
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 7
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to introduce graduate students with scientific research methods, to provide them to experience preparing scientific research proposal, to implement suitable research methods and to present statistical findings and conclusions verbally and in written format.

Course Content

Scientific research methods, process of scientific research, research problem and hypotheses, literature review, internal validity and external generality, techniques of sampling , ethical standards and legal limitations, data gathering techniques, observation, interviewing, questionnaire, experimentation, data analyses – statistical analyses, referencing, findings and conclusion, scientific spelling rules.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Burçin ÖLÇÜCÜ
Learning Outcomes
1.Experience the process of preparing scientific research proposal.
2.Implement the suitable research methods and techniques for studies.
3.Obtain findings and conclusions acquiring from the statistical analyses.
4.Learn data gathering techniques.
6.Present a written report that is suitable for research spelling rules.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Alaçam, E. (1995). Scientific activity and publication. Ankara: Turkish scientific and research institution.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to the Course Discussion on Research Methods
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Scientific Research Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Variety of Research Methods
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Process of Scientific Research Planning of Research
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Research Methods and Hypothesis
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Literature Review
Week 6 - Theoretical
Source
Week 7 - Theoretical
Causal Inference and Internal Validity
Week 8 - Theoretical
Sampling/ Sampling and Validity (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ethical Standards and Legal Limitations
Week 10 - Practice
Qualitative Research Methods: Field Survey and Observation, Interview Analyses of Qualitative Research
Week 11 - Practice
Questionnaire
Week 12 - Theoretical
Organization and Analyses of Data: Statistical Analyses
Week 13 - Theoretical
Quantitative Research Methods: Experimentation, Meta Analyses, Historical Research, Evaluation – Action Research
Week 14 - Theoretical
Referencing Spelling Rules and Techniques of Scientific Research
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory62542
Lecture - Practice62542
Assignment50210
Seminar7017
Term Project2228
Reading44432
Individual Work44432
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)175
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
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026