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| Code | GZT208 |
| Name | Research Methods |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Zeynep ÖZARSLAN |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The Research Methods course aims to impart the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and skill sets related to research methods in social sciences, starting from the epistemological foundations of scientific research. It focuses on examining the stages of research designed according to quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods and creating original research designs specifically for the field of communication studies.
Course Content
The course covers the research process in social sciences, differences between quantitative and qualitative research paradigms, stages of scientific research, ethical rules, research questions, theoretical foundations of research, research population and sampling, quantitative and qualitative research methods, data collection techniques and tools, analysis methods, and the importance of writing scientific research reports. It also examines the research methods and techniques used in communication sciences and new media studies and develops an original scientific research design for communication or media studies.
Course Precondition
No prerequisite
Resources
Gebremedhin, T. G., & Tweeten, L. G. (1994). Research methods and communication in the social sciences. Westport, Conn: Praeger.
Notes
Somekh, B. and Lewin, C. (eds) (2005) Research Methods in the Social Sciences. Sage Publications: London & Thousand Oaks CA.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has knowledge about the concepts and professional rules related to the profession and field of journalism. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has knowledge about news production, consumption and distribution processes, news sources, news / media text types. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands theories, models and approaches related to media and communication systems. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains knowledge of the legal framework of journalism in Turkey and internationally, legal rights of journalists, press professional principles and ethical codes. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts scientific research in the field of social and human sciences, especially communication and media. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to use and develop traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computer and information systems. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Produces written, visual and audio content for traditional and digital journalism/media environments. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Synthesizes the concepts/fields of society, culture and communication. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply democratic rules, human rights and communication rights to promote social reconciliation and peace. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works individually and collectively in professional life. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically examines the agenda and innovations of local, regional, national and international media from new perspectives. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be aware of media literacy and evaluate traditional and digital media content with critical approaches. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to master the professional, commercial and legal processes of journalism and media organizations, current and emerging business models. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Recognizes the otherizing, discriminatory and hateful discourses in the media and society and stands against such discourses. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Thanks to theoretical and practical knowledge, he/she participates in decision-making mechanisms both in the media organization where he/she works and in the society where he/she lives. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Follows cultural, artistic and scientific activities related to the field. | 5 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Produces solutions to problems in the functioning of journalism/media organizations. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Is competent in new generation journalism types and practices. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Assumes duties such as press consultancy, communication coordinator, press consultancy, communication manager in various institutions and organizations. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Pay attention to work and worker safety within the framework of laws and regulations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course, presentation of the syllabus | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Basic concepts, stages of scientific research | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Selection of research approach; comparison of quantitative and qualitative paradigms | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Literature review, writing research questions; examples from students' research questions | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Citation/Referencing: Types of citation, in-text and end-of-text referencing, APA; ethics in scientific research | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Determining the research population and sampling, types of sampling | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Quantitative research methods and techniques in social sciences: Determination of hypotheses and variables; survey | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading course materials | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Quantitative research and data collection techniques in social sciences: Determination of hypotheses and variables; online survey | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Qualitative research and data collection techniques in social sciences: Observation: Controlled observation, natural observation, participant observation | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Qualitative research and data collection techniques in social sciences: Interview techniques: Structured, semi-structured, unstructured interviews; focus group studies | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Qualitative research in social sciences; different approaches: 1) Narrative research 2) Phenomenological research | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Qualitative research in social sciences; different approaches: 3) Grounded theory research 4) Ethnographic research 5) Case study research | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Content analysis | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Research methods and techniques in new media: Netnography | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Final Exams | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 17 | Final Exams | Reading course materials | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Proje / Tasarım |
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 | ||