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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Special Studies |
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| Course Code |
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EGT1 700 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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First 2 Year |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall and Spring (32 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. SABAHATTİN ÇAM
Prof.Dr. SONGÜL SONAY GÜÇRAY
Asst.Prof.Dr. MEMET KARAKUŞ
Asst.Prof.Dr. MEHMET BİLGİN
Asst.Prof.Dr. FATMA SADIK
Asst.Prof.Dr. FULYA CENKSEVEN ÖNDER
Instructor İSMAİL SANBERK
Asst.Prof. METEHAN ÇELİK
Prof.Dr. TURAN AKBAŞ
Prof.Dr. ŞÜKRAN KILBAŞ KÖKTAŞ
Assoc.Prof.Dr. AHMET DOĞANAY
Assoc.Prof.Dr. MEDİHA SARI
Asst.Prof.Dr. BİRSEL AYBEK
Assoc.Prof.Dr. MERAL ATICI KILIÇ
Res.Asst. MÜKERREM AKBULUT TAŞ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns how to reach field-related resources published in Turkish or in a foreign language.
Reviews the literature related to the field of study
Determines which subject has not been studied and needs to be studied in the field.
Determines a subject to be studied as a thesis.
Examines related sources in the area identified.
Determines variables to be investigated in thesis topic as a result of examining the related literature,
Identifies a research problem
Writes the introduction section of the thesis by using books, articles etc. related to the research problem.
Determines research methods to be used to investigate the research problem.
Implements a pilot study before the main study.
Asks the academic advisor for help in the process of preparing the thesis.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aim of this course is to help students conduct literature review related to thesis subject to be studied, identify variables, thesis subject and research methods to be used, and provide scientific guidance and support during the process of preparing their thesis.
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| Course Contents |
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The course covers the thesis topic, related literature, related variables, appropriate research methods, sample selection,data analysis and report writing.
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Lecturer´s office |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Giving information about the course content, studies to be conducted, methods and techniques to be used and evaluation process |
Review of related literature |
Research and analysis |
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2 |
Giving information about ways of access to Turkish and foreign literature
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Review of related literature |
Research and analysis |
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3 |
Presentation of the field-related resources in terms of subject matter
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Preparation of a presentation report |
Preparation of report |
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4 |
Presentation of the field-related resources in terms of research method
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Preparation of a presentation report |
Presentation |
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5 |
Determine the subject matters that need to be investigated in the field
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Scanning literature |
Research and analysis |
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6 |
Decide on the subject matter that will be held in the thesis |
Scanning literature |
Research and analysis, discussion |
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7 |
Review of literature related to the subject matter
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Scanning literature |
Research and analysis, discussion |
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8 |
Determine the research problem
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Scanning literature |
Research and analysis, discussion |
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Determine the suitable research method for the research
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Scanning literature |
Research and analysis, discussion |
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10 |
Determine the sample of the research
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Scanning literature |
Research and analysis, discussion |
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11 |
Determine the data collection methods |
Scanning literature |
Research and analysis, discussion |
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12 |
Doing preliminary research
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Implementation of pilot study |
Practices of measurement tool |
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13 |
Evaluating the preliminary research before planning the main research |
Data analysis |
Data analysis |
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14 |
Evaluating the work done throughout the semester
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Revision of the work done throughout the semester |
Discussion |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Kvale, S. (1996). Interviews: An introduction to qualitative research interviewing. London: Sage Publications
Miles, B. M. & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis (2nd ed.). London: Sage Publications.
Corey, G., Corey, M. S., Calland, P ve Russell, J. M. (1992). Group techniques. California: Brooks Cole Publishing Company.
Bogdan, R.C. & Biklen, S.K. (1992). Qualitative research for education: an introduction to theory and methods. London: Allyn and Bacon.
Robson, C. (1993). Real world research. Oxford: Blackwell Publications
Kvale, S. (1996). Interviews: An introduction to qualitative research interviewing. London: Sage Publications
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
0 |
0 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
100 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
On the basis of the Educational Sciences BA degree qualificatons, improves his/her knowledge in the same field at the level of expertise.
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3 |
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2 |
Understands the multi-dimensional causes of a problem and evaluates the problem as a whole |
4 |
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3 |
Analyzes a scientific article in the field of educational sciences. |
5 |
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4 |
Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge s/he gained at the level of expertise in the field of educational sciences. |
4 |
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5 |
Uses and develops individual assessment techniques. |
5 |
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6 |
Guides the graduates of the field of educational sciencies within the framework of the knowledge and experiences that specialized training provides. |
2 |
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7 |
Gains knowledge and experience about the appliations which can make the field of expertise functional in educational field. |
3 |
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8 |
Makes prediction about the partner behaviors through the applications concerning the field of expertise. |
1 |
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9 |
Solves a problem in the context of educational sciences in a scientific perspective. |
4 |
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10 |
Integrates the theoretical knowledge within the scope of the field of educational sciences with the field of application. |
3 |
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11 |
Takes responsibility for solving the problems at the local and national level during the educational science-oriented applications.
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2 |
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12 |
Communicates effectively and properly with students, teachers, school administrators, and members of families and working group. |
1 |
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13 |
Has a good command of foreign language to be able to follow the foreign resources related to the field. |
5 |
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14 |
Informs his/her colleagues about the processes regarding the field of expertise and conclusions reached. |
2 |
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15 |
Uses the different statistical techniques and information and communication technologies that s/he needs in the field of expertise. |
4 |
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16 |
Provides the support of the institution employees to make the applications concerning educational sciences successful. |
0 |
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17 |
Develops internalized knowledge in the field of expertise and the related disciplines at the level of expertise. |
5 |
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18 |
Identifies the sources of the problems in the field of educational sciences and contributes to the solution of these problems. |
3 |
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19 |
Provides the cooperation of all partners in educational environment stating the necessity of the field of expertise. |
2 |
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20 |
Assesses the necessities which reveal through the applications related to the field of expertise in a critical way. |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
5 |
70 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
20 |
20 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Final Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Total Workload: | 146 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.84 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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