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| Unit | FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION |
| JOURNALISM PR. | |
| Code | GZT208 |
| Name | Research Methods |
| Term | 2021-2022 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 | Yüz Yüze 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 epistemological routes of scientific research, the process of research in social sciences, quantitative and qualitative research, data collection techniques, analysis 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 | Understand the nature of communication studies research |
| LO02 | Appreciate the difference between qualitative and quantitative methods |
| LO03 | Demonstrate the ability to describe and discuss different methods and their areas of application, their strengths and weaknesses and their epistemological roots |
| LO04 | Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect over ones own role and position as a researcher |
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 | ||