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Year/Semester of Study | 2 / Spring Semester | ||||
Level of Course | 2nd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
Type of Course | Compulsory | ||||
Department | ANTRENöRLüK EğITIMI ANABILIM DALı YüKSEK LISANS (ÖNERILEN) | ||||
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
Name of Lecturer | ERHAN IŞIKDEMİR (erhanisikdemir@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
Objectives of the Course | |||||
The aim of this course is to enhance students' ability to conduct scientific research, to ensure that they gain in-depth knowledge in their chosen field, and to encourage them to make original contributions. |
Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
LO-1 | Gaining the ability to plan and conduct scientific research processes. |
PO-1 Understands scientific research methods and processes and can apply these methods in the field of sports sciences. PO-7 Can conduct scientific studies in compliance with research and publication ethics. |
Term Paper |
LO-2 | To be able to acquire in-depth literature knowledge and critical evaluation on the selected subject. |
PO-1 Understands scientific research methods and processes and can apply these methods in the field of sports sciences. PO-7 Can conduct scientific studies in compliance with research and publication ethics. |
Term Paper |
LO-3 | To gain competence in selecting and applying appropriate research methods and techniques. |
PO-1 Understands scientific research methods and processes and can apply these methods in the field of sports sciences. PO-7 Can conduct scientific studies in compliance with research and publication ethics. |
Term Paper |
LO-4 | Developing the ability to analyze the collected data and interpret the results. |
PO-1 Understands scientific research methods and processes and can apply these methods in the field of sports sciences. PO-7 Can conduct scientific studies in compliance with research and publication ethics. |
Term Paper |
LO-5 | To gain competence in preparing and presenting a thesis in accordance with academic writing rules and respecting ethical values. |
PO-1 Understands scientific research methods and processes and can apply these methods in the field of sports sciences. PO-7 Can conduct scientific studies in compliance with research and publication ethics. |
Term Paper |
PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
Course Contents | ||
This course includes the identification of a research topic, conducting a literature review and source analysis, selecting and applying appropriate research methods, utilizing data collection and analysis techniques, interpreting findings, preparing a report in accordance with thesis writing guidelines, and conducting the thesis defense process. | ||
Weekly Course Content | ||
Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
1 | Determining the thesis topic and defining the problem | One-on-One Mentoring, Literature Review and Evaluation, Training in Research Methods, Practical Data Collection and Analysis, Thesis Presentation and Defense Rehearsals |
2 | Literature review and source analysis methods | One-on-One Mentoring, Literature Review and Evaluation, Training in Research Methods, Practical Data Collection and Analysis, Thesis Presentation and Defense Rehearsals |
3 | Developing research questions and hypotheses | One-on-One Mentoring, Literature Review and Evaluation, Training in Research Methods, Practical Data Collection and Analysis, Thesis Presentation and Defense Rehearsals |
4 | Selecting and planning research methods | One-on-One Mentoring, Literature Review and Evaluation, Training in Research Methods, Practical Data Collection and Analysis, Thesis Presentation and Defense Rehearsals |
5 | Initiating data collection processes | One-on-One Mentoring, Literature Review and Evaluation, Training in Research Methods, Practical Data Collection and Analysis, Thesis Presentation and Defense Rehearsals |
6 | Determining and applying data analysis methods | One-on-One Mentoring, Literature Review and Evaluation, Training in Research Methods, Practical Data Collection and Analysis, Thesis Presentation and Defense Rehearsals |
7 | Interpreting research findings and drafting results | One-on-One Mentoring, Literature Review and Evaluation, Training in Research Methods, Practical Data Collection and Analysis, Thesis Presentation and Defense Rehearsals |
8 | mid-term exam | |
9 | Preparing a thesis draft in accordance with academic writing rules | One-on-One Mentoring, Literature Review and Evaluation, Training in Research Methods, Practical Data Collection and Analysis, Thesis Presentation and Defense Rehearsals |
10 | Ensuring compliance with ethical principles for the thesis content | One-on-One Mentoring, Literature Review and Evaluation, Training in Research Methods, Practical Data Collection and Analysis, Thesis Presentation and Defense Rehearsals |
11 | Evaluating feedback from the thesis advisor | One-on-One Mentoring, Literature Review and Evaluation, Training in Research Methods, Practical Data Collection and Analysis, Thesis Presentation and Defense Rehearsals |
12 | Revising the thesis draft and finalizing it | One-on-One Mentoring, Literature Review and Evaluation, Training in Research Methods, Practical Data Collection and Analysis, Thesis Presentation and Defense Rehearsals |
13 | Planning the thesis presentation and preparing visual materials | One-on-One Mentoring, Literature Review and Evaluation, Training in Research Methods, Practical Data Collection and Analysis, Thesis Presentation and Defense Rehearsals |
14 | Preparing for the thesis defense and conducting practice sessions | One-on-One Mentoring, Literature Review and Evaluation, Training in Research Methods, Practical Data Collection and Analysis, Thesis Presentation and Defense Rehearsals |
15 | General review and applying feedback | One-on-One Mentoring, Literature Review and Evaluation, Training in Research Methods, Practical Data Collection and Analysis, Thesis Presentation and Defense Rehearsals |
16 | final exam | |
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
Required Course instruments and materials | ||
Computer (PC or laptop), Academic writing manuals (APA, Chicago, etc.) Plagiarism detection software (Turnitin, iThenticate), Data analysis programs (SPSS, NVivo, MAXQDA, R, Python), Electronic resources and databases (Google Scholar, Web of Science, Scopus), Online meeting and supervision tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams), |
Assessment Methods | |||
Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 40 |
Other assessment methods | |||
1.Oral Examination | |||
2.Quiz | |||
3.Laboratory exam | |||
4.Presentation | |||
5.Report | |||
6.Workshop | |||
7.Performance Project | |||
8.Term Paper | |||
9.Project | |||
final exam | 16 | 1 | 60 |
Student Work Load | |||
Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 0 | ||
Outside Class | |||
a) Reading | 15 | 5 | 75 |
b) Search in internet/Library | 15 | 5 | 75 |
c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 15 | 5 | 75 |
e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
Oral Examination | 0 | ||
Quiz | 0 | ||
Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
Own study for mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Own study for final exam | 15 | 5 | 75 |
final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
0 | |||
0 | |||
Total work load; | 303 |