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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | PSY306 | ||||||||
Course Name: | Independent Study | ||||||||
Course Semester: | Fall | ||||||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||||||
Type of course: | University / Foreign Language | ||||||||
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||||||
Course Coordinator : | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA | ||||||||
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Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to provide the student with necessary knowledge and skills to conduct an independent research project. In this course students will learn how to formulate a research question, conduct literature review, present a research proposal, collect and analyze data, and write a research paper adhering to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. |
Course Content: | The course is based on practice and basically covers teaching research methods and processes in practice. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
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Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction: Research Patterns | - |
2) | Forming a Research Question and Hypotheses | Reading the required materials |
3) | Literature Review | Reading the required materials |
4) | Critical Evaluation in Psychological Research Presentation and Evaluation of Research Proposals | Preparing research proposal |
5) | Sampling and Data Collection Methods | Reading the required materials |
6) | Evaluation of Scales to be Used for Projects | Reading the required materials |
7) | Introduction to Data Collection / Research Reporting for Projects | Reading the required materials |
8) | Introduction to Data Collection / Research Reporting for Projects | Reading the required materials |
9) | Methodology for Data Collection / Research Reporting for Projects | Reading the required materials |
10) | Data analysis | Reading the required materials |
11) | Data analysis | Reading the required materials |
12) | Results and Discussion in Reporting the Research | Reading the required materials |
13) | Presentation of Students' Projects | Preparing for the presentations |
14) | Presentation of Students' Projects | Preparation for the presentations |
15) | Final Exam |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | • Meltzoff, J. (1998). Critical Thinking about Research. Washington DC. : American Psychological Association. • Amerikan Psikoloji Derneği Yayım Kılavuzu (5. Baskı). Çev. Cenk Pamay. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. • Breakwell, G.M., Hammond, S., Fife-Schaw, C. & Smith, J.A. (Eds.)(2006). Research Methods in Psychology.(3rd ed.). Sage: London. • Field, A. (2009). Discovering statistics using SPSS (3rd ed.) London: Sage. |
References: | • Meltzoff, J. (1998). Critical Thinking about Research. Washington DC. : American Psychological Association. • Amerikan Psikoloji Derneği Yayım Kılavuzu (5. Baskı). Çev. Cenk Pamay. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. • Breakwell, G.M., Hammond, S., Fife-Schaw, C. & Smith, J.A. (Eds.)(2006). Research Methods in Psychology.(3rd ed.). Sage: London. • Field, A. (2009). Discovering statistics using SPSS (3rd ed.) London: Sage. |
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1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | ||||||||||
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose. | ||||||||||
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.) | ||||||||||
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. | ||||||||||
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems. | ||||||||||
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | ||||||||||
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language. | ||||||||||
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. | ||||||||||
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | ||||||||||
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | ||||||||||
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | |
2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.) | |
4) | Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems. | |
6) | Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language. | |
8) | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. | |
9) | Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | |
10) | Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
Expression | |
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats | |
Individual study and homework | |
Lesson | |
Reading | |
Homework | |
Problem Solving | |
Project preparation | |
Report Writing | |
Q&A / Discussion |
Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing) | |
Application | |
Individual Project | |
Presentation | |
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Project | 1 | % 25 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 15 | 45 |
Application | 15 | 30 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 15 | 45 |
Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 6 |
Project | 2 | 6 |
Homework Assignments | 15 | 30 |
Midterms | 1 | 3 |
Final | 1 | 3 |
Total Workload | 168 |