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Program Type: 
Thesis
Course Code: 
SBA 591
Semester: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
15
Course Language: 
English
Courses given by: 
Murat Balkara
Course Objectives: 

Students will have knowledge about scientific research method and thinking system.

Course Content: 

In this course, the development of the way of thinking and methodology necessary for the creation of an academic work, referencing methods, writing criteria will be informed. 

Teaching Methods: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question and Answer, 3: Discussion
Assessment Methods: 
A: Exam, B: Presentation, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Understand the way of thinking of scientific research   1,2,3 B,C
Understand the importance of referencing when conducting scientific research   1,2,3 B,C

Course Flow

COURSE FLOW
Week Topics Preliminary Preparation  
1 Introduction, explanation of course content, information about attendance, exams and assignments  
2 Creating a sample thesis statement and developing a way of thinking  
3 Correct title and formulation, grouping and creating a thesis scenario.      
4 Developing and creating sub-headings       
5 Creating Table of Contents       
6 Discussion and application: Discussion of the application of the students' research topics      
7 Why and How Literature Review      
8 Creating a Thesis Proposal (Purpose, Problem, Hypothesis, Contribution to the Literature, Plan, Method)  
9 Article vs Thesis      
10 Indirect, Direct and Block Quotation,      
11 Databases      
12 Referencing Formats: APA      
13 Use and listing of abbreviations, Table and Figure citation and listing, Use of dates, Academic Presentation      
14 Reference Management System: Mendeley      

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents      
Assignments      
Exams      

Assessment

EVALUATION SYSTEM
IN-SEMESTER STUDIES  ORDER PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTION
In-class activities and participation 1 10
Homework 3 30
Final Presentation 1 60
Total   100
FINAL TO SUCCESS RATIO    60
IN-YEAR SUCCESS RATE   40
Total   100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise / Field Courses

ECTS

ACTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Activity Number Duration (Hours) Total 
Workload (Hours)
Course Duration (including exam week: 14x total class hours) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study Time (Pre-study, reinforcement)                  
Presentation 1 3 3
Written Assignment          
Total Workload           
Total Workload / 25 (s)          
Course ECTS Credit                    
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