Social Service
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03050003 | Thesis I | 2026 | Autumn | 5 | 1+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Res. Asst. Büşra GÜRBÜZ |
| Instructor(s) | Res. Asst. Büşra GÜRBÜZ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Res. Asst. Ayşe Nur BOZ | C-228 | [email protected] | 7248 | Tuesday 09.00-11.00 |
| Asst. Prof. Zeynep Elif TUNÇ | C-132 | [email protected] | 7977 | |
| Res. Asst. Büşra GÜRBÜZ | C-225 | [email protected] | 7656 | |
| Assoc. Prof. Demet AKARÇAY ULUTAŞ | C-226 | [email protected] | 7460 | Monday 13.30-16.00 |
| Asst. Prof. Ufuk AY | C-C210 | [email protected] | 7355 |
Course Content
To enable students to prepare a research proposal and data collection tool in order to carry out a scientific research in the fields of social work. In this course, students are required to undertake a research project in small groups under the direction of an instructor. The course focuses around the topics students choose in relation to their research projects. Students are free to develop a research project in any problem area related to social work. During the course, students should make a wide literature review on the topic they chose, clarify the research problem, purpose and method
Objectives of the Course
To enable students to prepare a research proposal and data collection tool in order to carry out a scientific research in the fields of social work.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P6 | Has the ability to conduct scientific research specific to the field. | 5 |
| P7 | Has the ability to use innovations in information and technology for individual and professional development. | 4 |
| P11 | Follows social policies. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Defines the basic concepts and methods used in social work research. | P.6.1 | 3 |
| O2 | Explains how social work research contributes to practice, policy, and programmes. | P.6.2 | 3 |
| O3 | Conducts scientific research using quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods in the field of social services. | P.6.3 | 3 |
| O4 | Analyses the methodological adequacy and validity of a study's findings. | P.6.4 | 3 |
| O5 | Prepares a scientific report using the research data obtained. | P.6.5 | 3 |
| O6 | Critically evaluates social work literature and research findings. | P.6.6 | 3 |
| O7 | It adapts to the latest technologies used in care, protection, counselling and rehabilitation services. | P.7.3 | 3 |
| O8 | Uses information technology to plan personal and professional goals. | P.7.5 | 3 |
| O9 | Evaluates the use of information technologies in the field of social services from a critical perspective and transforms appropriate information into practice. | P.7.6 | 3 |
| O10 | Ability to use basic software applications (e.g. presentation software, etc.) effectively and to prepare professional documents with these tools. | P.19.2 | 6 |
| O11 | It participates in decision-making processes by developing policy, plan and programme proposals for the social services sector based on scientific knowledge. | P.11.5 | 3 |
| O12 | Critically evaluates the impact of social policies on service delivery and access. | P.11.6 | 3 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Announcement of student groups; Meeting of educational advisors with student groups; Discussion on Possible Research Topics. |
| 2 | Scanning the Literature Related to the Topic of Their Choice and Drafting the Results of a Research Proposal. |
| 3 | Submission of the Draft Research Proposal to the Applied Research Coordinator's approval |
| 4 | Preparation of Theoretical Part of Research Proposal. |
| 5 | Preparation of Theoretical Part of Research Proposal. |
| 6 | Preparation of Theoretical Part of Research Proposal |
| 7 | Determination of Research Method |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Preparation of the Methods Section of the Research Proposal: Making Hypotheses, Hypotheses, Dependent Independent Variables. |
| 10 | Preparation of the Methods Section of the Research Proposal: Boundaries |
| 11 | Preparation of the Methods Section of the Research Proposal: Significance Tests, Measurement Techniques to be Used. |
| 12 | Preparation of Question Paper-Interview Form. |
| 13 | Preparation of Question Paper-Interview Form. |
| 14 | Evaluation of Pre-Trial Results and General Evaluation. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Altunışık, R., Coşkun, R., Bayraktaroğlu, S., & Yildirim, E. (2007). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri. Sakarya: Sakarya Yayıncılık. |
| Arıkan, Rauf. Araştırma Teknikleri ve Rapor Yazma. Geliştirilmiş 3. Baskı. Ankara: Gazi Ktabevi, 2000. | |
| Gökçe, Birsen. Toplumsal Bilimlerde Araştırma. Genişletilmiş 4. Baskı. Ankara: Savaş Yayınevi, S.65-109; 125-136. | |
| Krysik, J. L., Finn, J. (2015). Etkili Uygulama İçin Sosyal Hizmet Araştırması. Ankara: Nika. | |
| Kümbetoğlu, B. (2012). Sosyolojide ve Antropolojide Niteliksel Yöntem ve Araştırma. 3. Basım. İstanbul: Bağlam Yayınları. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 2 | 100 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 2 | 22 | 44 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P6 | P7 | P11 | P19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Defines the basic concepts and methods used in social work research. | 5 | - | - | - |
| O2 | Explains how social work research contributes to practice, policy, and programmes. | 5 | - | - | - |
| O3 | Conducts scientific research using quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods in the field of social services. | 5 | - | - | - |
| O4 | Analyses the methodological adequacy and validity of a study's findings. | 5 | - | - | - |
| O5 | Prepares a scientific report using the research data obtained. | 5 | - | - | - |
| O6 | Critically evaluates social work literature and research findings. | 5 | - | - | - |
| O7 | It adapts to the latest technologies used in care, protection, counselling and rehabilitation services. | - | 4 | - | - |
| O8 | Uses information technology to plan personal and professional goals. | - | 4 | - | - |
| O9 | Evaluates the use of information technologies in the field of social services from a critical perspective and transforms appropriate information into practice. | - | 4 | - | - |
| O10 | It participates in decision-making processes by developing policy, plan and programme proposals for the social services sector based on scientific knowledge. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O11 | Critically evaluates the impact of social policies on service delivery and access. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O12 | Ability to use basic software applications (e.g. presentation software, etc.) effectively and to prepare professional documents with these tools. | - | - | - | 5 |