Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH TECHNIQUES | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| 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 | PY1. Knows the basic concepts, theories and practices of Radio, Cinema and Television fields. | ||||||
| 2 | PY2. Identifies facts about Radio, Cinema and Television and can analyze them with different methods. | ||||||
| 3 | PY3.Can carry out technical equipment, project production and management of Radio and Television Studios. | ||||||
| 4 | PY4. He can use his competence by using his field knowledge, identify the problems encountered in business life and offer solutions. | ||||||
| 5 | PY5. Can perform synthesis and analysis for the Mass Media and visual media sectors. | X | |||||
| 6 | PY6. Can recommend a communication plan in line with public and private sector needs. | ||||||
| 7 | PY7.Can perform risk management and solve problems by using initiative in necessary situations related to the field. | ||||||
| 8 | PY8.Can propose and prepare projects related to the field and participate in sector competitions. | ||||||
| 9 | PY9.Can write scientific research on Radio Cinema Television and related media sectors, analyze them and turn them into scientific writing. | X | |||||
| 10 | PY10.Aims to establish reality in mass media journalism, dissemination and project production. | ||||||
| 11 | PY11.Follows the development news and innovations related to the field and adopts lifelong education and literacy as a principle. | ||||||
| 12 | PY12. He uses his native language accurately and effectively, which is one of the requirements of his field, and can read and understand English field terminology at the B1 level. | ||||||
| 13 | PY13. Organizes and implements social events required by his/her profession; | ||||||
| 14 | PY14. He embraces his profession under all circumstances, within the scope of ethical, humane and conscientious values, and does not allow abuse. | ||||||
| 15 | PY15.Informs the masses with visual, audio and written news or other projects that reflect reality in the public or private sector, radio, cinema or television media groups within the framework of Mass Media. | ||||||
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 | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| 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 | PY1. Knows the basic concepts, theories and practices of Radio, Cinema and Television fields. | ||||||
| 2 | PY2. Identifies facts about Radio, Cinema and Television and can analyze them with different methods. | ||||||
| 3 | PY3.Can carry out technical equipment, project production and management of Radio and Television Studios. | ||||||
| 4 | PY4. He can use his competence by using his field knowledge, identify the problems encountered in business life and offer solutions. | ||||||
| 5 | PY5. Can perform synthesis and analysis for the Mass Media and visual media sectors. | X | |||||
| 6 | PY6. Can recommend a communication plan in line with public and private sector needs. | ||||||
| 7 | PY7.Can perform risk management and solve problems by using initiative in necessary situations related to the field. | ||||||
| 8 | PY8.Can propose and prepare projects related to the field and participate in sector competitions. | ||||||
| 9 | PY9.Can write scientific research on Radio Cinema Television and related media sectors, analyze them and turn them into scientific writing. | X | |||||
| 10 | PY10.Aims to establish reality in mass media journalism, dissemination and project production. | ||||||
| 11 | PY11.Follows the development news and innovations related to the field and adopts lifelong education and literacy as a principle. | ||||||
| 12 | PY12. He uses his native language accurately and effectively, which is one of the requirements of his field, and can read and understand English field terminology at the B1 level. | ||||||
| 13 | PY13. Organizes and implements social events required by his/her profession; | ||||||
| 14 | PY14. He embraces his profession under all circumstances, within the scope of ethical, humane and conscientious values, and does not allow abuse. | ||||||
| 15 | PY15.Informs the masses with visual, audio and written news or other projects that reflect reality in the public or private sector, radio, cinema or television media groups within the framework of Mass Media. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |