GRADUATE SCHOOL
Design Studies (With Thesis)
FFD 511 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Research Methodology
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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FFD 511
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Elective
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Course Level |
Second Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
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Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | This course aims to render the student capable in academic research, literature search, and writing the outcome of research. It examines the quantitative and qualitative approaches to scientific research methods. Fundamentals of academic research, research planning, and Essentials of writing research papers are covered. Concentrating on the current research methods the course ensures that the students become advanced on their subject areas and academically equipped to conduct a research project and convey its outcome. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | This course aims at developing research experience of the student and discusses the notion and methods of qualitative and quantitative research in design. Essentials of planning and conducting research will be discussed. Guidelines for academic research paper writing will be provided. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction to the course, Fundamentals of research | O'Leary Ch.1 |
2 | Fundamentals of research | Reading: Textbook Part I O’Leary Ch.1 |
3 | Research planning | Reading: Textbook Part II O’Leary Ch.7 |
4 | Working with literature, paraphrasing-quoting-note cards | Reading: O’Leary Ch.6 Textbook pp.75-89 |
5 | Experiments in research | Reading: Handbook of Research Methods, Submit HW1 (Paraphrasing) |
6 | Understanding methodologies: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed approaches | Reading: O’Leary Ch.8 |
7 | Understanding methodologies: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed approaches | Reading: O’Leary Ch.8 |
8 | Midterm 1 | All subjects covered |
9 | Direct data collection: surveys and interviews | Reading: O’Leary Ch.11 |
10 | Indirect data collection: working with observations and existing text | Reading: O’Leary Ch.12 |
11 | Analysing quantitative data | Reading: O’Leary Ch.13 |
12 | Analysing qualitative data | Reading: O’Leary Ch.14 |
13 | The challenge of writing up | Reading: O’Leary Ch.15 Textbook pp.9-31 |
14 | Midterm 2 | All subjects covered |
15 | Presentations | Presentation and final report |
16 | Review of the semester |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Vidana Tavaşoğlu D, Albayrak S, Arıman S (2013) Essentials of Research Paper Writing, İTÜ Vakfı Yayınları, İstanbul |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Creswell JW (2003) Research design. SagePublications, Thousand Oaks, CA Yin RK (2009) Case study research. SagePublications, Thousand Oaks, CA Glenn JC (2010) Handbook of research methods. Global Media (e-book) Gillham B (2010) Case study research methods. Continuum International Publishing (e-book) O’Leary G (2010) The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project. Sage Publications, London Kumar R (2005) Research methodology. Sage Publications, London McIntyre L (2005) Need to know, social science research methods. McGraw Hill, New York NY |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
1
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10
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Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury |
1
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20
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Project |
1
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30
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Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
2
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40
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Final Exam | ||
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
100
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
|
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Study Hours Out of Class |
8
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6
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48
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Field Work |
0
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||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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||
Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
1
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10
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10
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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20
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20
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Project |
1
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60
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60
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
2
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20
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40
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Final Exam |
0
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Total |
226
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | to be able to expand the practical knowledge gained in undergraduate programs with theoretical field of design research, |
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2 | to be able to examine, interpret data and assess concepts and ideas with research methods of design theory and social sciences, |
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3 | to be able to identify problems of design disciplines in times of global / environmental crisis and to be able to develop possible solutions for design practitioners, |
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4 | to be able to expand knowledge on the history of material culture as it relates to design practices of the past, |
X | ||||
5 | to be able to promote research on local practices of everyday life and assess the outcome to implement design solutions, |
X | ||||
6 | to be able to facilitate interactions in between varied design disciplines and to promote collaborative work to solve complex problems, |
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7 | to be able to process outcome of design research to be applied in design education, |
X | ||||
8 | to be able to instigate research on the new tools, technologies and materials of production in order to accelerate changes in design practices, |
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9 | to be able to develop an ethical approach towards design professions in order to install social and environmental responsibilities, |
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10 | to be able to use a foreign language for both chasing the scientific publication and developing proper communication with colleagues from other countries, in written and verbal ways. |
X | ||||
11 | to be able to use computer programs needed in the field design as well as information and communication technologies in advanced levels (“European Computer Driving Licence”, Advanced Level”). |
X |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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