Psychology
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSI306

Course Name:

Independent Study

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	2	3	6

Language of instruction:

TR-EN

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi NUMAN TURAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. ARİF HALDUN SOYGÜR

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, students will:

• come to a level where they can independently conduct scientific research in the field of psychology.
• They come to a level where they can discuss the results by writing scientific articles and interpreting the results.
• demonstrate an approach to understanding people with their psychological and social aspects.
• have the ability to express critical thinking in a constructive way.
• they can follow the current developments in this field.

Course Content:

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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) At the end of this course, students will be able to independently conduct scientific research in the field of psychology.
2) At the end of this course, students will be able to write scientific articles and discuss the results by interpreting them.
3) At the end of this course, students demonstrate an approach to understanding people with their psychological and social aspects.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) At the end of this course, students will have the ability to express critical thinking in a constructive way.
2) At the end of this course, students can follow current developments in this field.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction: Research Methods	Completing the required readings for the next lesson.
2)	Forming a Research Question and Hypotheses	Discussion over required readings Analyzing the given readings
3)	Literature Review	Reading the required materials
4)	Critical Evaluation in Psychological Research Presentation and Evaluation of Research Proposals	Reading the required materials
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 the presantations
14)	Presentation of Students' Projects	Preparing the presentations
15)	Final Exam	Preparing for the final exam

Sources

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:

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
2) With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
2)	With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.
3)	Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4)	Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5)	Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6)	Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Group project
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	2	% 50
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	45
Presentations / Seminar	2	6
Project	16	32
Homework Assignments	16	32
Midterms	1	3
Final	1	3
Total Workload		166