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Design Studies (With Thesis)

FFD 511 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Research Methodology
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FFD 511
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
7.5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Second Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
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;
  • will be able to be familiar with the concept of research, design research, research degrees and research projects.
  • identify a research subject, collect data and information
  • develop an understanding of qualitative and quantitative methods.
  • gain experience of searching for, reading, understanding, commenting on academic papers.
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.

 



Course Category

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
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
20
Project
1
30
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
2
40
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
8
6
48
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
10
10
Presentation / Jury
1
20
20
Project
1
60
60
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
2
20
40
Final Exam
0
    Total
226

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

to be able to expand the practical knowledge gained in undergraduate programs with theoretical field of design research,

X
2

to be able to examine, interpret data and assess concepts and ideas with research methods of design theory and social sciences,

X
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,

X
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,

X
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,

X
9

to be able to develop an ethical approach towards design professions in order to install social and environmental responsibilities,

X
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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