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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
99300006 Research Methodologies 2 Autumn 3 3+0+0 4 4
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 -
Instructor(s) Prof. Abdullah TOPCUOĞLU
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Prof. Abdullah TOPCUOĞLU - [email protected]
Course 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. .
Objectives of the Course
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.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
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
Textbook or Material
Resources Yıldırım, A., Şimşek H. (2004). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara. Seçkin Kitabevi.
Yıldırım, A., Şimşek H. (2004). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara. Seçkin Kitabevi.
Yıldırım, A., Şimşek H. (2004). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara. Seçkin Kitabevi.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Quiz - -
Midterms - -
Final Exam - -
Total 0 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 0 0 0
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 0
Total Work Load / 30 0
Course ECTS Credits: 0