Course Information Semester Course Code Course Title T+P+L Credit ECTS 3 99300006 Research Methodologies 3+0+0 4 4 Course Details Language : Turkish Level : Bachelor's Degree Department / Program : Social Work Mode of Delivery : Face to Face Type : Compulsory Objectives : The main purpose of this course is to teach social work students the basic concepts, processes, methods and techniques of scientific research at the theoretical level. Content : The course covers the basic foundations and concepts of scientific research; research types (models), the importance of research in social work, scientific research process and ethics in scientific research. The focus of the course is undoubtedly the scientific research process. In the research process; definition of the research problem, the purpose and sub-objectives of the research, literature review, design of the method (research model, universe and sample, data collection techniques, measurement of validity and reliability; data processing), findings, discussion, conclusion, recommendations and preparation of a scientific research report. . Methods & Techniques : Prerequisites and co-requisities : None Course Coordinator : None Name of Lecturers : Prof. Dr. Abdullah TOPCUOĞLU Assistants : None Work Placement(s) : No Recommended or Required Reading Resources : Karasar N. (2010). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi. Ankara. Nobel Yayınevi.İslamoğlu.H. (2013). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri. İstanbul. Beta Yayınları.Yıldırım, A., Şimşek H. (2004). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara. Seçkin Kitabevi. Course Category Social Sciences 100% In-Term Study Informations In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage Mid-terms 1 40% Final examination 1 60% Total 2 100% Activity Informations Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load Course Duration 14 3 42 Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28 Assignments 2 5 10 Presentation 1 16 16 Mid-terms 1 10 10 Final examination 1 10 10 Total Work Load ECTS: 4 116 Course Learning Outcomes Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: No Learning Outcomes 1 Recognizes quantitative and qualitative research methods with their differences. 2 He/she can do a literature review related to his/her research. 3 Knows research processes and techniques 4 Plans research and can collect data 5 Can analyze and interpret data 6 Can write the report of the research 7 She/He can conclude her/his research accurately and quickly by using technological opportunities. Weekly Detailed Course Contents Week Topics 1 Introduction and course orientation 2 The place and importance of research in social work. Science and science-related concepts. Features of science 3 Science and research. scientific method. Scientific attitudes and behaviors 4 Research definition, types and stages. Basic characteristics of research and some wrong attitudes towards research. 5 Use of quantitative and qualitative research in social work 6 The aim of the research, the problem and the basic principles of literature review 7 Midterm 8 Designing the Research Method, research models 9 Universe and Sample 10 Data Collection process, data collection tools and data analysis 11 Findings, discussion, conclusion and recommendations 12 Planning the research proposal and writing the research report, editing the appendices and showing the bibliography. 13 Ethical issues in social work research 14 Review of Research Proposals Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes P1P2P3P4P5P6P7P8P9P10P11P12 All 53 C1 53 C2 53 C3 53 C4 53 C5 53 C6 3 bbb
