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| Unit | FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION |
| JOURNALISM PR. | |
| Code | GZT208 |
| Name | Research Methods |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Zeynep ÖZARSLAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. Zeynep ÖZARSLAN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course includes epistomological routes of sientific research, the process of research in social sciences, quantitative and qualititative research, data collection techniques, analysisi of data and reporting.
Course Content
introduce students to the scientific process in general, including the principles that guide social science; then it aims to introduce the student to the principal tools used to investigate the social sciences: the questionnaire, maintenance and participant observation
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the basic concepts of scientific research. |
| LO02 | Lists the stages of scientific research in social sciences. |
| LO03 | Describes the scientific research process in social sciences. |
| LO04 | Explains the importance of quantitative and qualitative paradigms in social sciences. |
| LO05 | Lists the differences between quantitative and qualitative research in social sciences. |
| LO06 | Explains the importance of literature review. |
| LO07 | Explains the importance of citation and referencing in scientific research. |
| LO08 | Applies ethical rules in scientific research. |
| LO09 | Writes a research question. |
| LO10 | Discusses the theoretical foundations of research in communication sciences. |
| LO11 | Plans the research population and sampling. |
| LO12 | Describes the survey method as a quantitative research method in social sciences. |
| LO13 | Compares surveys and online surveys in terms of differences. |
| LO14 | Lists data collection techniques for research designed according to the qualitative research method. |
| LO15 | Describes different approaches in qualitative research. |
| LO16 | Describes the content analysis method. |
| LO17 | Describes the netnographic method. |
| LO18 | Designs a research using quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods for communication studies. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Communication Studies Research | Intrroducing course materials | |
| 2 | Ethics and Sampling in Research | Reading course materials | |
| 3 | Choosing Quantitive Research | Reading course materials | |
| 4 | Choosing Quantitive Research | Reading course materials | |
| 5 | Choosing Qualitative Research | Reading course materials | |
| 6 | Qualitative Research: Tools | Reading course materials | |
| 7 | Qualitative Research: Tools | Reading course materials | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading course materials | |
| 9 | Document research and analysis | Reading course materials | |
| 10 | Qualitative interview, ethnography and focus group | Reading course materials | |
| 11 | Analysis of quantitative data | Reading course materials | |
| 12 | Research Applications: Print, Electronic Media, and Advertising | Reading course materials | |
| 13 | Writing a Research Proposal | Reading course materials | |
| 14 | Writing a Research Proposal | Reading course materials | |
| 15 | Writing a Research Proposal | Reading course materials | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading course materials | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading course materials |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 111 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,44 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||