Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH TECHNIQUES | GZT4150440 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program | Pazartesi 09:00-09:45 Pazartesi 10:00-10:45 Pazartesi 11:00-11:45 Cumartesi 09:00-09:45 Cumartesi 10:00-10:45 Cumartesi 11:00-11:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. İhsan EKEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. İhsan EKEN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The main purpose of the course is to teach quantitative and qualitative research methods which are necessary to handle a scientific research. The basics of a scientific research include the aim and design of the research with frequently used statistical methods and techniques along with its data management and analyses, its formal structure and presentation. The student is to have general information about how a scientific work is established and critical points to care. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Scientific Method,Stages of Scientific Research (Process),Conceptual framework of the research theory, model, hypothesis, variable and operationalization,Research design: classification of research designs and methods,Quantitative and qualitative research methods,Research, universe, sample and sampling,Operational identification and measurement,Data collection techniques,Quantitative data analysis,Qualitative data analysis,Preparation of the research report,Ethics in scientific research,Examination of quantitative research examples,Nitel araştırma örnekleri inceleme. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Understands the basic concepts of scientific research. | 9 | A, E |
| Can use the stages of the research process. | 9 | A, E |
| Knows data collection methods. | 9 | A, E |
| Knows to apply the principles of scientific ethics. | 9 | A, E |
| Knows quantitative and qualitative research methods. | 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientific Method | The Students are advised to go through articles published in national/international journals with referees. |
| 2 | Stages of Scientific Research (Process) | Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. Chapter 1. |
| 3 | Conceptual framework of the research theory, model, hypothesis, variable and operationalization | the student needs some general information about social substratum, communication, media and communication science, logic and textual analysing, composition writing methods, as well. He also needs to know about induction and deduction of Aristotle's logical theory. |
| 4 | Research design: classification of research designs and methods | the student needs some general information about social substratum, communication, media and communication science, logic and textual analysing, composition writing methods, as well. He also needs to know about induction and deduction of Aristotle's logical theory. |
| 5 | Quantitative and qualitative research methods | Kumar, R. (2014). Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners. Chapter 2. |
| 6 | Research, universe, sample and sampling | Wrench, J. S., Thomas-Maddox, C., & Richmond, V. P. (2017). Quantitative Research Methods for Communication. Chapter 3. |
| 7 | Operational identification and measurement | Wrench, J. S., Thomas-Maddox, C., & Richmond, V. P. (2017). Quantitative Research Methods for Communication. Chapter 4. |
| 8 | Data collection techniques | Cohen, L., Manion, L., & Morrison, K. (2018). Research Methods in Education. Chapter 5. |
| 9 | Quantitative data analysis | Denzin, N. K., & Lincoln, Y. S. (Eds.). (2017). The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research. Chapter 6. |
| 10 | Qualitative data analysis | Bordens, K. S., & Abbott, B. B. (2019). Research Design and Methods: A Process Approach. Chapter 7. |
| 11 | Preparation of the research report | Booth, W. C., Colomb, G. G., & Williams, J. M. (2008). The Craft of Research. Chapter 8. |
| 12 | Ethics in scientific research | Shaughnessy, J. J., Zechmeister, E. B., & Zechmeister, J. S. (2015). Research Methods in Psychology. Chapter 9. |
| 13 | Examination of quantitative research examples | The student is given an article to review. |
| 14 | Nitel araştırma örnekleri inceleme | The student is given an article to review. |
| Resources |
| 1- Bilimsel Arş ve Yazma Teknikleri, Suat Cereci,Alfa Yay. 2- Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Rauf Arıkan, Nobel Yay. |
| Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Niyazi Karasar, Nobel Yay. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Know the basic concepts of journalism and the basic theories of these disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | ||||||
| 3 | Use her/his expert knowledge, she takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | X | |||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to her field by taking responsibility when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | Take part in a team established for projects related to his/her field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | ||||||
| 7 | Investigate theoretical and factual problems related to the discipline of journalism and sub-disciplines with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Adopt the principle of lifelong learning as its principle. He regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in his field and uses them effectively in his own work. | ||||||
| 9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
| 10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | ||||||
| 11 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | ||||||
| 12 | Act in a way that adheres to ethical codes in her professional and scientific work.(dişil) | ||||||
| 13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
| 14 | Carry out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities it carries out. | X | |||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
| 17 | Use methods and techniques of the discipline of journalism, it carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 5 | 10 | 50 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 150 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(150/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH TECHNIQUES | GZT4150440 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program | Pazartesi 09:00-09:45 Pazartesi 10:00-10:45 Pazartesi 11:00-11:45 Cumartesi 09:00-09:45 Cumartesi 10:00-10:45 Cumartesi 11:00-11:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. İhsan EKEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. İhsan EKEN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The main purpose of the course is to teach quantitative and qualitative research methods which are necessary to handle a scientific research. The basics of a scientific research include the aim and design of the research with frequently used statistical methods and techniques along with its data management and analyses, its formal structure and presentation. The student is to have general information about how a scientific work is established and critical points to care. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Scientific Method,Stages of Scientific Research (Process),Conceptual framework of the research theory, model, hypothesis, variable and operationalization,Research design: classification of research designs and methods,Quantitative and qualitative research methods,Research, universe, sample and sampling,Operational identification and measurement,Data collection techniques,Quantitative data analysis,Qualitative data analysis,Preparation of the research report,Ethics in scientific research,Examination of quantitative research examples,Nitel araştırma örnekleri inceleme. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Understands the basic concepts of scientific research. | 9 | A, E |
| Can use the stages of the research process. | 9 | A, E |
| Knows data collection methods. | 9 | A, E |
| Knows to apply the principles of scientific ethics. | 9 | A, E |
| Knows quantitative and qualitative research methods. | 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientific Method | The Students are advised to go through articles published in national/international journals with referees. |
| 2 | Stages of Scientific Research (Process) | Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. Chapter 1. |
| 3 | Conceptual framework of the research theory, model, hypothesis, variable and operationalization | the student needs some general information about social substratum, communication, media and communication science, logic and textual analysing, composition writing methods, as well. He also needs to know about induction and deduction of Aristotle's logical theory. |
| 4 | Research design: classification of research designs and methods | the student needs some general information about social substratum, communication, media and communication science, logic and textual analysing, composition writing methods, as well. He also needs to know about induction and deduction of Aristotle's logical theory. |
| 5 | Quantitative and qualitative research methods | Kumar, R. (2014). Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners. Chapter 2. |
| 6 | Research, universe, sample and sampling | Wrench, J. S., Thomas-Maddox, C., & Richmond, V. P. (2017). Quantitative Research Methods for Communication. Chapter 3. |
| 7 | Operational identification and measurement | Wrench, J. S., Thomas-Maddox, C., & Richmond, V. P. (2017). Quantitative Research Methods for Communication. Chapter 4. |
| 8 | Data collection techniques | Cohen, L., Manion, L., & Morrison, K. (2018). Research Methods in Education. Chapter 5. |
| 9 | Quantitative data analysis | Denzin, N. K., & Lincoln, Y. S. (Eds.). (2017). The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research. Chapter 6. |
| 10 | Qualitative data analysis | Bordens, K. S., & Abbott, B. B. (2019). Research Design and Methods: A Process Approach. Chapter 7. |
| 11 | Preparation of the research report | Booth, W. C., Colomb, G. G., & Williams, J. M. (2008). The Craft of Research. Chapter 8. |
| 12 | Ethics in scientific research | Shaughnessy, J. J., Zechmeister, E. B., & Zechmeister, J. S. (2015). Research Methods in Psychology. Chapter 9. |
| 13 | Examination of quantitative research examples | The student is given an article to review. |
| 14 | Nitel araştırma örnekleri inceleme | The student is given an article to review. |
| Resources |
| 1- Bilimsel Arş ve Yazma Teknikleri, Suat Cereci,Alfa Yay. 2- Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Rauf Arıkan, Nobel Yay. |
| Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Niyazi Karasar, Nobel Yay. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Know the basic concepts of journalism and the basic theories of these disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | ||||||
| 3 | Use her/his expert knowledge, she takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | X | |||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to her field by taking responsibility when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | Take part in a team established for projects related to his/her field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | ||||||
| 7 | Investigate theoretical and factual problems related to the discipline of journalism and sub-disciplines with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Adopt the principle of lifelong learning as its principle. He regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in his field and uses them effectively in his own work. | ||||||
| 9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
| 10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | ||||||
| 11 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | ||||||
| 12 | Act in a way that adheres to ethical codes in her professional and scientific work.(dişil) | ||||||
| 13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
| 14 | Carry out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities it carries out. | X | |||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
| 17 | Use methods and techniques of the discipline of journalism, it carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |