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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| COMPUTER EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | GKS402 |
| Name | Academic Written |
| Term | 2015-2016 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. ÖZGÜL AKIN ŞENKAL
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
At the end of the course, students are expected to have mastered the basics of research methodology and submit a full scientific report on the research they have carried out on a specific topic
Course Content
This is an introductory course in social science research methods. It is designed to introduce the students to the basic concepts and problems encountered in social scientific investigation, including types of data and measurement, sampling, probability, and research design. This course will emphasize the importance and limitations of theory in social science research and will be supported by the analyses of scientific research articles to help the students learn and practise both the required steps and the use of academic English. Besides, the students will choose a specific research subject and present it at the end of the semester in the form a report in a scientific format, 1 Introduction to the course.What is science and scientific methodology? 2 Social sciences vs. other sciences. 3 Introduction to Research Methodology. 4 Theory and hypotheses 5 Sampling 6 Measurement, reliability 7 validity 8 Research design 9 Survey Research 10 Data Analysis 11 Qualitative Research 12 Research Ethics 13 Sample Research Articles 14 Project Work Guidance
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Prof. Dr. Halil Seyidoğlu , Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma El Kitabı , GÜZEM CAN YAYINLARI 2009
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains Science and Scientific Metedology concept |
| LO02 | Explains the Scientific Research Types |
| LO03 | Prepares a Scientific Research Design |
| LO04 | Designs and makes Analysis of the Datas |
| LO05 | Uses the qualitative research techniques |
| LO06 | İnvestigates the related research articles |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explain sub-fields of instructional technologies and integral structure of its process and also its relation to the other fields. Explain the integral structure of instructional technologies and information technologies or computer science applications. Explain concepts that constitutes the basis for scientific thinking in the scope of the field and the related fields. | |
| PLO02 | - | Apply the processes of analysis, design, development, and evaluation on the basis of knowledge of instructional technologies. Utilize information technologies and computer science applications in order to create an effective and productive learning environment. Utilize concepts and applications of scientific research and basic statistics, which are the basis of scientific thinking, for the conditions in the scope of the field and related fields. | |
| PLO03 | - | Apply the processes of analysis, design, development, and evaluation on the basis of knowledge of instructional technologies. Utilize information technologies and computer science applications in order to create an effective and productive learning environment. Utilize concepts and applications of scientific research and basic statistics, which are the basis of scientific thinking, for the conditions in the scope of the field and related fields. | |
| PLO04 | - | Develop a plan, apply the plan and assess the results based on scientific view for the solution of the problems presented in the scope of the field or related fields. Put forward new products or processes on the basis of components of instructional technologies, computer science, for the related situations. | |
| PLO05 | - | Develop a personal proposal, a product or a group of processes for the solution of a problem related to the field as an indicator of the skills of working independently and taking responsibility. Take responsibility of an individual or group projects and accomplishing his/her undertaken missions. | |
| PLO06 | - | Follow current problems and applications and determining information and skills to undertake learning missions for the following stage. Apply the solution for the problem on the basis of scientific and ethical values when she/he confronts a learning problem. | |
| PLO07 | - | Build a healthy communication with students, teachers, school administration, and the individuals in the study group. Comprehend a foreign language in order to follow the international resources that can be utilized for the solution of problems related to the field. Take responsibilities for the distribution and dissemination of the developments in the field on local or national range. | |
| PLO08 | - | Act on the basis of scientific and ethical values in her/his works and also support preservation and learning of these values. Develop and evaluate strategic views on topic related to the future of the field. Transfer related progresses in other related fields to the field of instructional technologies. Create and maintain a cooperative and productive working environment by developing an insight related to the behaviors of the shareholders. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | İntroduction to the Lesson and meeting | ||
| 2 | Principles of Academic Writting | ||
| 3 | Literature Review | ||
| 4 | Selecting of Research Methods | ||
| 5 | Selecting of Statistics methods | ||
| 6 | The Results Organization | ||
| 7 | Mdterm exam | ||
| 8 | Midterm Exam | ||
| 9 | The report of Results | ||
| 10 | Comment and discussion | ||
| 11 | Association of results with literature | ||
| 12 | Communication with Academic Journals | ||
| 13 | Writting an academical publishing | ||
| 14 | The feautures of APA formatting | ||
| 15 | The samples of APA practices | ||
| 16 | Final Exam | ||
| 17 | Final Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Homework | 100 | -20 |
| 1. Homework | 100 | -20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 200 | -20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |