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Course Description Course Name : Scientific Research Methods Course Code : BGK307 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Res.Asst. EREN ULUÖZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the concepts of scientific research Understands the typse and methods of scientific research Learns how to make a scientific research in sports area Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Determining a research and project subject in Sports Sciences, reviewing the related literature and making plans to study the research subject. Course Contents : What is science and research? How to reach literature and information? Types of research. What is methodology? How to reach literature sources. Controling and detecting errors in research. Important points in writing proposals and researches. What is research proposal? Feedback on research proposals. How to evaluate research proposal. How to test hypothesis? Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms in BESYO   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 What is science and research? Literature review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study 2 Ways of obtaining information Literature review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study 3 Research types and methods Literature review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study 4 What is methodology? Literature review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study 5 How to reach literature sources Literature review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study 6 Controling and detection of errors in research Literature review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study 7 Important points in writing proposals and researches Literature review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study 8 Mid term exam Exam preparation written exam 9 What is research proposal? Literature review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study 10 The process of giving feedback for research proposals Literature review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study 11 How to evaluate research proposal? Literature review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study 12 How to test hypothesis? Literature review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study 13 How to test hypothesis? Literature review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, 14 The process of giving feedback for research proposals Literature review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study 15 The process of giving feedback for research proposals Literature review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study 16/17 Final exam Exam preparation Text exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Ali BALCI (2004). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma. Pegem Yayıncılık, 4. Basım, Ankara  Saim KAPTAN (1991). Bilimsel Araştırma ve İstatistik Teknikleri. Özkan Matbaacılık, Ankara.  Niyazi KARASAR (1994). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar, İlkeler ve Teknikler, 3A Araştırma Eğitim Danışmanlık Ltd. 6. basım, Ankara.   Jerry R. THOMAS, Jack K. NELSON, Stephen J. SILVERMAN (2005). Research Methods in Physical Activity, Human Kinetics, 5th Edition. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Gains the ability to apply the acquired information in the teaching methods lessons of physical education and sport to teaching steps. 3 2 Allows his students to assess their own development and uses this outcome to improve his teaching. Knows and applies the basic principles of the National Education System. 2 3 Gains the ability to have an adequate level of knowledge in the field of physical education and sport, and to transfer his information. Gains the ability to use the necessary instructional, communication and information technologies to improve the quality of teaching. 3 4 Directs students to sport branches according to their abilities. Organizes and executes sports events. Gains the necessary skills to prepare and manage April 23rd and May 19th fests. Aplies the right amount of sports load on students according to their ages and levels and uses athletic training methods 4 5 Develops the ability to express himself orally and in writing 1 6 Gains the ability to apply acquired knowledge in teaching profession lessons 3 7 Has an adequate level of foreign language to understand and follow the new knowledge about his profession and to communicate with their colleagues. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 16 2 32     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 3 48 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 82 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.28 ECTS Credit: 3