EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (ENGLISH, THESIS)
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
EDT5888-2	Master's Thesis	Spring	0	0	0	30

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:
Prerequisites:	EDT5888-1 - Thesis
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. TUFAN ADIGÜZEL
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The aim of this Module is to provide the student with an opportunity to independently research, investigate, critically evaluate and formally present a study of an issue in the selected topic.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course;
1. Apply appropriate research methods to the investigation and study of a practical, theoretical, case study or applied investigation of an area of study.
2. Critically evaluate the research method and findings and place it in the context of the field of study.
3. Construct a coherent and cogent dissertation to report the findings of the investigation.

Course Content

Conduct and write up a research investigation or an experimental research investigation.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Extended literature review
2)	Extended literature review
3)	Extended literature review
4)	Extended literature review
5)	Investigation
6)	Investigation
7)	Data Collection
8)	Data Collection
9)	Analysis and evaluation of data or results
10)	Analysis and evaluation of data or results
11)	Construct a draft Thesis
12)	Construct a draft Thesis
13)	Construct and submit the final Dissertation
14)	Construct and submit the final Dissertation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Rudestam, K. E., & Newton R. R. (2000). Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process. Sage Publications: UK Sharp, J. A., Peters, J., & Howard, K. (2002). The management of a student research project. Gower: Aldershot.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Project	1	% 100
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 100
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Study Hours Out of Class	1	250	250
Project	1	500	500
Total Workload			750

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications.
2)	To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field is related.
3)	To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field.
4)	To be able to interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines.
5)	To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods.
6)	To be able to systematically transfer current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
7)	To be able to critically examine social relations and the norms that guide these relations, to develop them and take action to change them when necessary.
8)	To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning.
9)	To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field.
10)	To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans in the fields related to the field and to evaluate the obtained results within the framework of quality processes.
11)	To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies.
12)	Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field.
13)	To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.
14)	Being able to lead in environments that require the resolution of problems related to the field.