Master of Arts in Music non-thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

MZK500

Course Name:

Research Methodology

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	12

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÇETİN KÖRÜKÇÜOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. ÖMER YUSUF TOPÇU

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This is a course that covers research methods and practices for graduate students who do research in the field of music and try to present their research as a thesis. The course covers basic concepts, approaches and techniques. Topics such as topic selection, researching the material, preparation of a study plan, relations with the thesis advisor, citation and footnote techniques, sources and data processing are discussed. Each student is given separate homework according to their area of interest and skill level. All techniques are applied through a sample assignment, and at the end of the semester, the assignment is prepared as a simulation of the thesis. Techniques such as presenting the finished thesis in front of the jury and using a writing program are also handled according to the student's needs.

Course Content:

Students taking this course gain the following skills
Learns the characteristics of a scientific thesis
Can choose the field and subject. It can expand or limit the subject.
Learns scientific research methods
Gains article writing experience
Can make a "contents" study on the thesis topic
Can do literature review
Can collect and evaluate data
Can apply citation and footnote techniques
Learns the sections of the thesis and gains thesis writing experience.
Learns the university's thesis writing rules
Experiences using spelling programs on the computer
Can present the thesis in front of the jury

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Learns the characteristics of a scientific thesis
2) Can choose field and subject. It can expand or limit the subject.
3) Learns scientific research methods
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	1- Scope of the Research Methodology course 2- Course process plan throughout the semester 3-The coordinator of the course and the duties that students will undertake throughout the semester 4-Defining a research or thesis 5-Qualifications that a scientific thesis should have	Lecture notes will be provided to students on a weekly basis.
2)	1-Scientific research stages 2-Field, subject and thesis title concepts 3-Different terminologies used by universities 4-Applications and examples for field, subject and title selection	Lecture notes will be provided to students on a weekly basis.
3)	1-The logic of preparing the "Contents" section of the thesis 2-Rules set by the university for the "Contents" section 3- «Contents» study applications in different musical genres and fields	Lecture notes will be provided to students on a weekly basis.
4)	Creating starting keywords/concepts according to each student's own topic Methods for conducting "literature scanning" according to determined keywords Identification of sources and primary and secondary sources. Things to consider when choosing resources from libraries and internet channels Reading order in the sources obtained	Lecture notes will be provided to students on a weekly basis.
5)	Quoting and citing techniques Citation sizes and frequency Source and footnote techniques Formal conditions in the thesis writing guide for citing quotations, footnotes and sources	Lecture notes will be provided to students on a weekly basis.
6)	Thesis writing language Spelling errors with examples	Lecture notes will be provided to students on a weekly basis.
7)	Qualitative and quantitative research methods "Observation" and "Interview" techniques, which are qualitative research methods	Lecture notes will be provided to students on a weekly basis.
8)	Midterm Exam	Lecture notes will be provided to students on a weekly basis.
9)	1- Spelling errors in texts 2- Misunderstandings in texts 3 - Errors in footnotes, quotes and sources in the texts 4 - Compliance with the thesis writing guide in texts 5- Learning the content of the sections of the thesis	Lecture notes will be provided to students on a weekly basis.
10)	1 - Spelling errors in texts 2 - Misunderstandings in texts 3 - Compliance with the thesis writing guide in texts	Lecture notes will be provided to students on a weekly basis.
11)	Introduction, summary and conclusion sections Spelling errors in texts Misunderstandings in texts Compliance with the thesis writing guide in texts	Lecture notes will be provided to students on a weekly basis.
12)	Necessary commands in the writing program on the computer Covers, References, Appendices, Abbreviations, Lists of Figures and Tables Spelling errors in texts Misunderstandings in texts Compliance with the thesis writing guide in texts	Lecture notes will be provided to students on a weekly basis.
13)	Errors in the cover, bibliography, appendices and tables on the texts received from students Topics that the student will discuss in his presentation in front of the thesis jury Presentation techniques	Lecture notes will be provided to students on a weekly basis.
14)	Final checks on student assignments	Lecture notes will be provided to students on a weekly basis.
15)	Discussion on deficiencies, thoughts, experiences and expectations at the end of the semester	Lecture notes will be provided to students on a weekly basis.
16)	Final Exam	Lecture notes will be provided to students on a weekly basis.

Sources

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Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) To provide a scientific understanding of music in addition to the work she will do with her instrument in the field of practice.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To provide a scientific understanding of music in addition to the work she will do with her instrument in the field of practice.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Homework
Individual Project
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	2	32
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			34