Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
8PSIR422Graduation Project3+0+03621.04.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and İnternational Relations (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Each student knows, comprehends, applies and evaluates all procedures of the research methodology.
Course Content This course concern on developing of students’ research ability in area of Political Sciences and International relations. However, defining the subject belongs to each student.
Course Methods and Techniques This course employs a unique teaching method based on a student-centered approach. This student-centered teaching method operates in three steps: 1. The instructor informs students of the following week's reading material at least one week in advance. 2. Students come to class the following week having completed their reading, summarized the material, and prepared three questions on the topic. Students also send their work to the instructor via email the day before class. When the class begins, the instructor requests volunteer students or selects students. These students then act as instructors and conduct the course in a seminar format. The instructor supplements the course with appropriate interventions and new explanations at the end. This method also incorporates techniques such as brainstorming and group work.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Süha Atatüre
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources RESEARCH METHODS: THE BASICS (Nicholas Walliman) https://www.lsms.ac/public/uploads/sqkcstdKySSt9RrFhypN8RPjLMuHkPgZwlylmIwgbwkdUiidx41575401371vQXcGCdkUWCXO267edUDMcGByBfk7e2uUSnkIlMiJxdoXE0LLn.pdf
Course Notes Each student will use educational tools to broaden his/her knowledge about a particular, selfselected topic. Students are also expected and encouraged to show how proficient they are in solving real world problems with certain constraints as part of outcome-based evaluation during the preps for their graduation projects.

Guiding textbook:
RESEARCH METHODS: THE BASICS (Nicholas Walliman)

https://www.lsms.ac/public/uploads/sqkcstdKySSt9RrFhypN8RPjLMuHkPgZwlylmIwgbwkdUiidx41575401371vQXcGCdkUWCXO267edUDMcGByBfk7e2uUSnkIlMiJxdoXE0LLn.pdf
Exams Bitirme Projesi Raporu, Sunum, Ara İlerleme Sunumları

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Assignment 1 % 40
Project 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 1 14
Presentation 2 20 40
Project 1 25 25
Final examination 1 35 35
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 156

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To know ten steps of research method.
2 To evaluate how to define the research subject
3 To know how to develope the selected subject
4 To know and apply how to write a developed project
5 To know how to present the project

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction and explain the course program and the sources
2 Explain Ten Steps Research Methodology (Instructor will direct each student in every week)
3 Each student selects their research subject and instructors approve them
4 Each student starts to research their projects according to the methodology
5 Each student starts to research their projects according to the methodology
6 Each student starts to research their projects according to the methodology
7 Each student starts to research their projects according to the methodology
8 Midterm Exam   --   Each student’s developing status evaluated by instructor
9 Each student develops their projects according to the methodology
10 Each student develops their projects according to the methodology
11 Each student develops their projects according to the methodology
12 Each student’s final status of project checked by instructor
13 Each student prepares a presentation
14 Each student presents their project on to the Jury

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1
C2 1 2
C3 1 1 2 2 1 1 1
C4 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2
C5 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1

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