In the Project Writing course, students learn how to prepare a project on a topic of their choice by blending the courses they have taken in their master's term. In this course, they also learn the stages of doing academic work, research, gathering information, analyzing information, and methods of presenting it systematically.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Arş. Gör. Taha Yusuf Çakarel
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
This course was not opened in the 2022-2023 academic year...
Office Hour(s)
Dr. Barış Safran, Tuesday, Ataköy
Teaching Methods and Techniques
- Eclectic, lecturing, discussion
Principle Sources
- Ata Özdemirci, Şadi Can Saruhan, Bilim, Felsefe ve Metodoloji, BETA
Other Sources
- Course notes compiled by the course instructor.
- T. R. Istanbul Kültür University Thesis Writing Guide.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Basic Concepts of Scientific Research
- Eclectic, lecturing, discussion
2. Week
Science, Man and Society
- Eclectic, lecturing, discussion
3. Week
Science and Philosophy
- Eclectic, lecturing, discussion
4. Week
Philosophy of Information
- Eclectic, lecturing, discussion
5. Week
Scientific Research Process and Topic Selection
- Eclectic, lecturing, discussion
6. Week
Model, Hypothesis and Types of Research
- Eclectic, lecturing, discussion
7. Week
Design: Variable, Scale and Sample
- Eclectic, lecturing, discussion
8. Week
Timeframe of the Study and Data Collection
- Eclectic, lecturing, discussion
9. Week
Data Analysis and Reporting
- Eclectic, lecturing, discussion
10. Week
Selection of the Appropriate Test for Analysis
- Eclectic, lecturing, discussion
11. Week
Hypothesis Testing and Meta-Analysis
- Eclectic, lecturing, discussion
12. Week
Qualitative Research Methods
- Eclectic, lecturing, discussion
13. Week
IKU Thesis Writing Guide review
- Eclectic, lecturing, discussion
14. Week
Presentation of Term Projects
- Eclectic, lecturing, discussion
15. Week
Final Exam
Final Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
Final Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Students will gain the ability to apply, analyze and synthesize their mathematical and social knowledge to business problems.
PO-2
Will be able to apply and adapt basic information about other disciplines (economics, sociology, psychology, numerical sciences, etc.) that form the basis of business management and make creative evaluations by using this information in the field of business.
PO-3
Will have basic knowledge in the field of business functions and management (management, production, marketing, accounting, finance, HRM, behavior, etc.), will be able to criticize, interpret and adapt theoretical discussions covering the relations between actors and cultures in this field.
PO-4
Will be able to design, create and evaluate a process related to business functions at every stage in line with a defined goal.
PO-5
Will be able to define and evaluate activities and relationships in business-related fields; will be able to solve problems by defining, modeling and making comments, suggesting solutions and making necessary critical decisions. (critical thinking).
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Students can form the stages of writing a term project.
LO-2
Students acquire the ability to conduct research on a topic they choose.
LO-3
Students develop their ability to work independently and individually.
LO-4
Students understand how the collected information / data can be used in the term project.
LO-5
Students prepare to write and report their projects according to ethical principles.
