ARCHITECTURE (TURKISH, NON-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
MIM5111 Research Methods in Design Fall 3 0 3 8
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KENAN EREN ŞANSAL
Course Objectives: This course introduces the basic knowledge necessary for pursuing systematic research within the subject area of design. Lectures focus giving a broad perspective on paradigms, research terminology, different research approaches, designing research processes, and data collection and analysis methods. Special emphasis is given to experiment, survey, interview, observation, fieldwork, case study, and action research.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
• develops research background necessary for conducting master's level research;
• grasps the significance of research on academic work and design studies;
• develops an understanding of systematic research methods, paradigms, and the reflection of these on research processes;
• identifies concepts related to research;
• apply critical thinking on research processes, designs, quantitative and qualitative methods;
• identify various data collection and analysis methods and apply these;
• define a research question and/or hypothesis and design and conduct research based on it.

Course Content

Course content covers paradigm, research process, research design, concepts related to research, ethics, plagiarism, literature review, research topic, research question, hypothesis, sampling, data collection methods related to qualitative and quantitative studies. Experiment, quasi-experiment, questionnaire, interview, observation, field research, and action research are explored more in-depth. Basics of quantitative and qualitative data analysis are discussed.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to research methods, design-research relationship and research process Groat & Wang, 21-62 Thomas, 28-37
2) Paradigms and research strategies Groat & Wang, 63-100 Thomas, 102-131 Creswell, 1-24
3) Literature review, research ethics and plagiarism Groat & Wang, 141-170 Thomas, 37-89 Creswell, 25-50, 92-101
4) Research question, hypothesis, research quality and academic writing Groat & Wang, 101-140 Thomas, 1-27, 90-101 Creswell, 77-92, 139-153
5) Basic concepts related to research, sampling and sampling strategies Thomas, 132-146
6) Experiment and quasi-experiement Groat & Wang, 313-348 Creswell, 167-182
7) Interview and questionnaire Groat & Wang, 215-262 Thomas, 194-216 Creswell, 183-213
8) Observation, field research, and action research Groat & Wang, 215-262 Thomas, 217-223
9) Research presentations Presentation preparation
10) Case study Groat &Wang, 415-451
11) Introduction to statistics Thomas, 247-271
12) Introduction to qualitative analysis Thomas, 234-247
13) Review of research processes
14) Semester review and discussion on research experiences

Sources

Course Notes: Groat, L. & Wang, D. (2013). Architectural Research Methods (2nd Edition). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Thomas, G. (2013). How to Do Your Research Project: A Guide for Students in Education and Applied Social Sciences. London: Sage. Creswell, J. W. (2013). Araştırma Deseni: Nitel, Nicel ve Karma Yöntem Yaklaşımları (S. B. Demir, Çev. Ed.). Ankara: Eğitsen Kitap.
References: Büyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç Çakmak, E., Akgün, Ö. E., Karadeniz, Ş., & Demirel, F. (2008). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri (2. Baskı). Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Erman, E. (2009). Mimarlıkta Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Tez Yazım Teknikleri. Ankara: Murat Kitabevi. Yıldırım, A. & Şimşek, H. (2011). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri (8. Baskı). Ankara: Seçkin Yayınları.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 5
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Presentation 2 % 20
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 15
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 0 % 0
Paper Submission 1 % 40
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 0
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 11 3 33
Presentations / Seminar 2 10 20
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 2 6 12
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 30 30
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 75 75
Total Workload 212

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