The aim of this course is to provide information about the basic methods used in an academic research and to guide in reaching academic literature, preparing and presenting academic work. It is aimed that the student will report what he has researched at the end of the course, analyze it and transfer it to the relevant place.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
Course Code Course Name…
Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
PROF.DR. CEM BAŞLEVENT
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Tuesday 12:00-14:50 (B 501)
Office Hour(s)
By appointment B- 606
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecturing, Computer (Word, Excel) Applications, Case Studies, Research and Presentation
Principle Sources
Halil Seyidoğlu; Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma El Kitabı, 10. Baskı, Güzem Can Yayıncılık, İstanbul,2009.
Zeynel Dinler, Bilimsel Araştırma ve İnternete Bağlı Bilgi Merkezleri, 7. Baskı, Ekin Kitapevi
Halim Kazan “Bilimsel Araştırma Teknikleri”, İstanbul Üniversitesi, 2016.
Ali Şimşek (editör) “Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri”, Anadolu Üniv., 2018.
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Science and scientific research
Lecture
2. Week
Approaches to Scientific Research: Qualitative and Quantitative
Lecture
3. Week
Methods of Scientific Thinking: Induction and deduction
Lecture
4. Week
Sampling methods
Lecture
5. Week
Measurement and Scaling methods
Lecture
6. Week
Types of Scientific Research: Exploratory and confirmatory
Lecture
7. Week
Application of surveys
Lecture
8. Week
Academic Writing Techniques
Lecture
9. Week
Use of data published by Turkstat
Lecture
10. Week
Use of data published by CBRT
Lecture
11. Week
Accessing the works of research centers
Lecture
12. Week
Access to electronic databases
Lecture
13. Week
Use of Microsoft Office programs
Lecture
14. Week
Presentation of Scientific Research I
Lecture
15. Week
Presentation of Scientific Research II
Lecture
16. Week
Presentation of Scientific Research III
Lecture
17. Week
Final
Assessment
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
35
Quizzes
1
10
Final Exam
1
55
Program Outcomes
PO-1
OP-1. Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
OP-2. Analyses basic concepts and data related to International Trade and Economics by scientific methods, interprets those with analytically, and evaluates those with regard to economic issues.
PO-3
OP-3. Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
OP-4. Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
OP-5. Inspects how public and private sector enterprises engaged in trade activities operates in practice, and evaluates the continuities and the dynamism in these sectors.
PO-6
OP-6. Defines and tracks local, regional (such as European Union or Middle East) and global issues from the point of political economics, and relates these issues to each other.
PO-7
OP-7. Possesses sufficient knowledge in other disciplines related to International Trade (such as Economics, Finance, International Business and Law), and reports this information.
PO-8
OP-8. Follows publications and research in International Trade, Globalisation and Financial Systems in the English language, and communicates with his/her colleagues internationally.
PO-9
OP-9. Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
OP-10. Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
be able to estimate the basic terminology and concepts used in scientific research.
LO-2
be able to follow and plan the scientific research stages.
LO-3
be able to combine the research methods learned in their studies
LO-4
can judge which method is best suited for his/her work.
LO-5
can evaluate the ethical suitability of the study.
