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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI492 |
| Name | - |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Meryem Berrin BULUT |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. Cem SOYLU
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The objective is for the student to take part in an ongoing supported or individual research project within developmental psychology, or to gain practical experience through the conceptualization, design, data collection, analysis, and reporting phases of a new research initiative.
Course Content
This course encompasses the experience of the research process through involvement in a research project within the domain of life span developmental psychology.
Course Precondition
While there are no prerequisites, it is recommended that students with advanced English language skills and an interest in later adulthood choose this option.
Resources
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000 https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/basic-search https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Notes
Shaughnessy, J. J., Zechmeister, E. B., Zechmeister, J. S. (2016). Psikolojide araştırma yöntemleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gains knowledge about databases such as Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus. |
| LO02 | Defines the research question |
| LO03 | He/She lists the research objectives and generates hypotheses. |
| LO04 | Data collection tools are selected in accordance with the sample group and the aims of the research |
| LO05 | Performs data analyses in accordance with the research hypotheses. |
| LO06 | He/She prepares reports of the findings in accordance with APA 7 (American Psychological Association) guidelines. |
| LO07 | Interprets the findings in light of the current literature. |
| LO08 | He/She presents an oral defense of the scientific research report. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the approaches and concepts related to the theoretical and application areas of psychology. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | 4 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 1 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | 1 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Intro & Syllabus Review | Examination of the course information package | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Identifying research fields through group formation. | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Literature review and research topic selection | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Identifying research objectives and questions | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Selection of data collection instruments I | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Selection of data collection instruments II | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Writing a research proposal form for scientific research and publication ethics committees. | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Genel tekrar | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | Data collection I | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Data collection II | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Data collection III | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Data entry and preliminary analysis | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Conducting the analyses | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Writing a report I | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Writing a report II | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 125 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,00 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||