BTÖ700_03 - SPECIAL SUBJECT(THESIS)

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SPECIAL SUBJECT(THESIS) BTÖ700_03 7th Semester 5 0 0 30
PrequisitesTought courses and doctoral qualifying exam should be completed
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Other: Tutorial,Presentation  
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Buket Akkoyunlu, Prof. Dr. Arif Altun, Prof. Dr. Yasemin Usluel, Prof. Dr. Mukaddes Erdem, Prof. Dr. Sadi SeferoÄŸlu, Prof. Dr. Halil Yurdugül, Associate Prof. Dr. Hakan TÃœZÃœN 
Course objectiveDuring MA thesis, to share and exchange information on MA thesis  
Learning outcomes
  1. Students will be able to Show how chosen subject is suitable for MA level Define a question which is worthwhile for investigating and academicaly coherent Show an critical approach suitable for the research subject Define research literatür Prepare a MA thesis proposal Prepare an outline for MA thesis Create a timeline and time plan for MA thesis Develop right instruments in order to collect data Collect Data Evaluate the data Report the study
Course ContentTo show how chosen subject is suitable for MA level
To define a question which is worthwhile for investigating and academicaly coherent
To show an critical approach suitable for the research subject
To define research literatür
To prepare a MA thesis proposal
To prepare an outline for MA thesis
To create a timeline and time plan for MA thesis
To develop right instruments in order to collect data
To collect the data
To evaluate the data
To report the study
 
ReferencesDay,R. A (2000), Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır (G. A. Altay, Çev.), TÜBİTAK: Ankara (Orijinal çalışma basım tarihi, 1994).
http://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/kitap/maknasyaz/
Bell, J. (1999), Doing Your Research Project: A Guide for First ? time Researchers in Education & Social Science, Oxford University pres, Oxford.
Baxter, L, Hughes, C. and Tight, M. (2001): How to Research, Open University Pres, Milton Keynes.
Cryer, P. (2000), The Research Student?s Guide to Success, Open University Pres, Milton Keynes.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11Midterm exam
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance105
Laboratory00
Application315
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments760
Presentation115
Project00
Seminar15
Midterms00
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes100100
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes00
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 10 25 250
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application450200
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)530150
Presentation / Seminar Preparation250100
Project000
Homework assignment540200
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload26195900

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Contributing to the theories and praxis in the field of CEIT (Computer Education and Instructional Technology) by utilizing scientific and higher order thinking skills    X
2. To make scientific researches in order to contribute to the literature and practice in the field of CEIT.    X
3. Developing data collection tools for CEIT and using them to access and evaluate data.    X
4. Developing and conducting collaborative national or international projects for solving social or field-specific problems    X
5. Conducting research on designing, developing and diffusion e-learning environments based on learning-teaching theories    X
6. Developing, implementing, diffusion and evaluating instructional designs for the needs of organizations in online or blended learning environmentsX    
7. Conduct face-to-face/online/mixed interdisciplinary studies based on field-specific theory or practice.X    
8. Planning, conducting and evaluating research based on Turkey's ICT vision, strategic goals and action plans    X
9. Developing theory/model based on social/psychological/educational/cognitive variables related to the effects of technology on human life    X
10. To follow and utilize current research methods in scientific research    X
11. Basing professional ethics on all workX    
12. Designing and developing research/applications related to social media and gaming and evaluating their impactX    

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest