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Information
| Code | OÖ1800 |
| Name | Special Area Course |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 5-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 0 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Uzmanlik Alan |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. DURMUŞ ASLAN |
Course Goal / Objective
The main purpose of this course is to help students in examining the literature related to their thesis topic to be studied, and in identifying variables of thesis and research methods to be used, and to provide scientific guidance and support during the process of preparing their thesis.
Course Content
Subject of the thesis, related literature, related variables, appropriate research methods, sample selection, analysis of data and the writing process of the thesis
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Büyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç-Çakmak, E., Akgün, Ö., Karadeniz, Ş., and Demirel, F. (2008). Scientific research methods. Pegem Yayınları.
Notes
Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çokluk, Ö., and Köklü, N. (2011). Statistics in social sciences. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns how to reach to the field-related resources published in Turkish or in any foreign languages. |
| LO02 | Reaches and examines resources related to the thesis |
| LO03 | Determines which subject has not been studied and need to be studied in the field. |
| LO04 | Determines a subject to be studied as a thesis. |
| LO05 | Investigates related resources in the identified field. |
| LO06 | As a result of examining the related literature, determines variables to be investigated in thesis topic. |
| LO07 | Identifies a research problem |
| LO08 | Writes the introduction section of the thesis by using books, articles and other related references to the research problem. |
| LO09 | Determines research methods to be used to investigate the research problem. |
| LO10 | Conducts a pilot study before the main study. |
| LO11 | Asks for help from the thesis advisor in the process of preparing the thesis. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in preschool level based on master's qualifications at the level of expertise and reach original definitions that will bring innovation to science. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines the scientific research and analysis methods used in social sciences at advanced level. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Establishes relationships between the various disciplines and subfields to which the field is related, and obtains original results by using the expertise knowledge in the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Approaches the new knowledge in his / her system in a systematic way and conducts an advanced research about his / her field. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops a new scientific method that brings innovation to science or applies a known method to a different area; At this point, he / she designs and performs an original research. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes a critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of national and international pre-school practices | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Extends the boundaries of knowledge in his / her field by publishing scientific papers related to his / her field in national and / or international refereed journals. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Makes leadership in original and interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works independently or as a team member in case of problems related to his / her field | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as problem solving and decision making. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops effective teaching strategies in order to provide students with the knowledge and skills related to their field and applies them on theoretical, interactive and ethical grounds. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions of social and social issues from a critical point of view and open to new perspectives. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates by considering the cultural differences in all national and international studies. | 2 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Presents scientific studies in a written, oral and visual way to experts or non-experts using information and communication technologies effectively. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Establishes and discusses written, oral and visual communication at an advanced level by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio C1 Level. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops solutions on social, scientific and ethical issues related to the field and supports the development of these values at national and international level. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giving information about content, studies will be done, methods and techniques will be used and evaluation process of the course | Examining the information package of the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Giving information about investigating Turkish and foreign literature | Examining databases | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Presentation of the field-related resources in terms of subject matter | Searching for resources related to the field in databases | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Presentation of the field-related resources in terms of subject matter -2 | Determining the areas that need research by examining the relevant resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Choosing the subject matter that will be held in the thesis | Deciding on the preferred area and its justification among the areas needed | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 6 | Investigating the literature that related to the subject matter | Finding resources related to the decided area | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Determine the variables in terms which the subject matter will be held | Examining the variables in the relevant resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | homework / project preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | Determine the research problem | Examining the problems expressed in related studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | Determine the suitable research method for the research | Examination of resources related to research methods | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | Determine the sample of the research | Reading resources about sampling | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 12 | Determine the data collection methods | Examination of resources related to data collection techniques | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Making the preliminary research | Examining the resources related to the pilot studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 14 | Planning the main research | Draft planning of the main work | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Evaluating the works done throughout the semester | Reviewing notes on work done during the semester | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | homework / project preparation 1 | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | homework / project preparation 2 | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| 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 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 160 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,40 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||