ILEM703 Scientific Research Methods and Ethics

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code ILEM703
Name Scientific Research Methods and Ethics
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. ÖZGÜR İLKE ŞANLIER YÜKSEL


Course Goal

This course aims to relate recent discussions in the philosophy of social science to methodological and ethical issues, to introduce techniques and tools used in research design.

Course Content

This course includes ontological and epistomological bases of scientific research, the process and design of research in social sciences, quantitative and qualititative paradigms, techniques and tools used in research and ethical issues.

Course Precondition

No prerequisite

Resources

Cresswell, J. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. Sage P.

Notes

Cresswell, J. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. Sage P.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Identify appropriate research methods.
LO02 Use both qualitative and quantitative research techniques.
LO03 Define a research problem.
LO04 Formulate research questions and/or hypothesis for a given topic.
LO05 Write a research proposal.
LO06 Evaluate and report the results deriving from a research project.
LO07 Conduct an independent research project.
LO08 Comprehend the ethical responsibilities of a social sciences researcher.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in Communication Studies disciplines. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have sufficient knowledge about the basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences. 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal He/she has knowledge of basic methodological approaches, methods, research techniques and their application and evaluation in communication and media studies. 5
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Identify local, national and international problems in the field of Communication Studies. 3
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Selects data collection and analysis techniques within the appropriate methodologies and applies empirical studies in order to solve these problems, 5
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği She /he reports a social research she designed in the field of communication studies and turns it into original works in accordance with academic rules. 5
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Gains the ability to analyze and synthesize the phenomena in the field of social sciences in an interdisciplinary context. 4
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team by taking responsibility. .
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği She/he carryes her/his education to the next level of education.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik He/she transfers his/her knowledge of the field in an effective and systematic way, both verbally and in writing. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Recognizes and applies social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Develops critical thinking skills. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to social sciences, expectations and policy Lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Literature review, reporting, referencing Lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
3 Social research paradigms: Positivism, realism, critique of positivism and critical theory Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Principles of social research and reserach design Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
5 Operationalization of research topic Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
6 Sampling Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
7 Quantitative research methods and design Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Questionnaire and quantitative interview techniques Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Analysis of quantitative data Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 Qualitative research and design Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Document research and analysis Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Qualitative interview, ethnography and focus group Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
14 Analysis of qualitative data Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Research ethics Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Reading Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
17 Term Exams Reading Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev


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 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS