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Course Description

Course	Code	Semester	T+P (Hour)	Credit	ECTS
READING and RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY	PSY3117108	Fall Semester	3+0	3	6

Course Program

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses

Language of Course	English
Course Level	First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type	Elective
Course Coordinator	Res.Assist.(Dr) Şükufe PAK
Name of Lecturer(s)	Res.Assist.(Dr) Şükufe PAK
Assistant(s)
Aim	The aim of this course is to cover the fundamental stages of conducting research in psychology and the development of a research proposal. The course focuses on reading and critically evaluating scientific articles, searching and reviewing relevant literature, applying principles of academic integrity and APA style, and developing research topics, research problems, and research questions. It also addresses hypothesis formulation, the definition and operationalization of variables, the selection of appropriate research designs, sampling methods and participant characteristics, the evaluation of measurement tools in terms of reliability and validity, and ethical principles in psychological research. Throughout the course, the literature review and research proposal are developed within the broad thematic framework of autobiographical memory and mental health, with flexibility regarding the psychological constructs, populations, and sample characteristics examined. The course culminates in the integration of these components into a coherent research proposal and its presentation in an academic format.
Course Content	This course contains; Introduction,Developing a Research Topic and a Research Question,Finding Scientific Literature,How To Read a Scientific Article?,Plagiarism And Paraphrasing,APA Style; Outline,Writing and Synthesizing a Literature Review, Outline Check,Midterm,Hypotheses, Variables and Operational Definitions,Research Designs in Psychology,Sampling and Participants,Measurement, Reliability & Validity,Presentations,Presentations,Presentations.

Course Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Identify the main components of scientific research in psychology and critically evaluate scientific articles.	10, 16, 9	E
2. Search for, select, and synthesize relevant scientific literature.	14, 37, 4, 5	E, F
3. Apply principles of academic integrity, paraphrasing, citation, and APA style in academic writing.	14, 9	E, F
4. Develop a research problem and formulate appropriate research questions and hypotheses based on the relevant literature.	10, 12, 14, 19, 4, 5	E, F
5. Select appropriate research designs, sampling methods, participants, variables, and measurement tools for a proposed psychological study.	10, 12, 14, 3, 5	E, F
6. Integrate methodological and ethical principles into a coherent research proposal and present the proposed study in an academic format.	14, 16, 2, 4, 5	E, F

Teaching Methods:	10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:	E: Homework, F: Project Task

Course Outline

Order	Subjects	Preliminary Work
1	Introduction
2	Developing a Research Topic and a Research Question
3	Finding Scientific Literature
4	How To Read a Scientific Article?
5	Plagiarism And Paraphrasing
6	APA Style; Outline
7	Writing and Synthesizing a Literature Review, Outline Check
8	Midterm
9	Hypotheses, Variables and Operational Definitions
10	Research Designs in Psychology
11	Sampling and Participants
12	Measurement, Reliability & Validity
13	Presentations
14	Presentations
15	Presentations

Resources

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association. Dunn, D. S. (2024). A short guide to writing about psychology. Waveland Press. Leary, M.R. (2017). Introduction to behavioral research methods (7th edition). Pearson. Additional readings: Selected journal articles on autobiographical memory, mental health, and psychological research methods will be provided throughout the semester.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No	Program Qualification	Contribution Level
No	Program Qualification	1	2	3	4	5
1	Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.				X
2	Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.		X
3	Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.			X
4	Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.					X
5	Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.		X
6	Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.					X
7	They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.				X
8	Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.					X
9	They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.		X
10	Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.				X
11	Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.		X
12	Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.				X
13	Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.				X
14	They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.			X

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	0	0	0
Guided Problem Solving	0	0	0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report	0	0	0
Term Project	0	0	0
Presentation of Project / Seminar	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Midterm Exam	0	0	0
General Exam	0	0	0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan	0	0	0
Total Workload(Hour)			0
*Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30=(0/30)**			0
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

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