MARITIME TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING
Qualification Awarded Length of Program Toplam Kredi (AKTS) Mode of Study Level of Qualification & Field of Study
4 240 FULL TIME TQF, TQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 6
QF-EHEA:First Cycle
TQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013): 52

General Course Description Information

Course Code: MF418Y
Course Name: RESEARCH AND PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Uygulama Credit ECTS
1 1 6
Language of instruction: English
Condition of Course:
Does the Course Work Experience Require?: Yes
Course Type : Zorunlu
Course Level:
Bachelor TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Name of Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. Mustafa Şems AKTUĞ
Course Lecturer(s): Şems AKTUĞ
Course Assistants:

Objective and Contents of the Course

Course Objectives: 1. intihalin tanımını ve türlerini öğretmek,
2. intihalden kaçınma yöntemlerini sağlamak,
3. akademik makale ve bilimsel araştırmanın tanımını açıklamak,
4. yazılı sunumun temellerini vermek,
5. bir araştırmanın nasıl tasarlanacağını, değişkenlerin nasıl tanımlanacağını, veri toplama ve veri işlemeyi öğretmek,
6. araştırma sorusunu formüle etme yaklaşımlarını öğretmek,
7. bir araştırmadaki hipotezlerin nasıl formüle edildiğini öğretmek,
8. araştırma sürecini ve kaliteli araştırma kriterlerini tartışmak,
9. bir araştırmanın tasarlanması hakkında bilgi sağlamak,
10. atıf ve kaynak gösterme yöntemlerini öğretmek,
11. sözlü sunum tekniklerini öğretmek ve uygulamak.
referans.
Course Content: 1 Meaning and Objectives of Research, Plagiarism I
2 Ways to avoid plagiarism I
3 Academic paper and types of research, literature review I-II-III
4 Paper writing techniques I-II-III
5 Research design basics and procedures for quality research III
6 Defining research question, and creating hypothesis process III-IV
7 Topics in a research paper (Assignment on Abstract writing %20) III-IV
8 Outlining a research process I-V
9 Written assignment In-class presentation of the first assignment and discussions I-V
10 Research methods- Quantitative versus Qualitative (Work Starts with advisors) V
11 Citation and referencing systems (Written homework %40) I-V
12 Oral presentation techniques- Research &Thesis proposal study with advisor (Homework delivery) I-V
13 Research &Thesis proposal study with advisor- general overview I-V
14 Thesis proposal study with advisor, delivery of the proposal (%40) V

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) have a better understanding of what plagiarism is and how to avoid it,
1) I. have a better understanding of what plagiarism is and how to avoid it, II. be able to understand what academic paper, research and written presentation techniques are, III. be able to formulate research question and follow necessary steps to design a scientific research according to the research title, IV. be able to write appropriate hypotheses, choose and use a citation and referencing system as required, V. be able to design outline of a small scale research on a selected topic and orally present the results in front of an audience.
2) be able to understand what academic paper, research and written presentation techniques are
3) be able to formulate research question and follow necessary steps to design a scientific research according to the research title
4) be able to write appropriate hypotheses, choose and use a citation and referencing system as required
5) be able to design outline of a small scale research on a selected topic and orally present the results in front of an audience

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Meaning and Objectives of Research, Plagiarism
2) Ways to avoid plagiarism
3) Academic paper and types of research, literature review
4) Paper writing techniques
5) Research design basics and procedures for quality research
6) Defining research question, and creating hypothesis process
7) Topics in a research paper (Assignment on Abstract writing %20)
8) Outlining a research process
9) Written assignment In-class presentation of the first assignment and discussions
10) Research methods- Quantitative versus Qualitative (Work Starts with advisors)
11) Citation and referencing systems (Written homework %40)
12) Oral presentation techniques- Research &Thesis proposal study with advisor (Homework delivery)
13) Research &Thesis proposal study with advisor- general overview
14) Thesis proposal study with advisor, delivery of the proposal (%40)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Research Methodology (C.R. Kothari), Others as per research topic.
https://www.bibme.org/citation-guide/, https://apastyle.apa.org/
https://ieeeauthorcenter.ieee.org/wp-content/uploads/IEEE-Reference-Guide.pdf
References: Websites, films, e-books and journals as per research topic.

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 1
2) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data 1
3) An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs 1
4) Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams 1
5) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 1
6) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 1
7) An ability to communicate effectively 1
8) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context 1
9) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning 1
10) A knowledge of contemporary issues 1
11) An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 1
12) An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations 1
13) An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process. 1

Course - Learning Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 2
2) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data 3
3) An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs 3
4) Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams 3
5) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 3
6) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 3
7) An ability to communicate effectively 3
8) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context 3
9) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning 3
10) A knowledge of contemporary issues 3
11) An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 3
12) An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations 2
13) An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process. 2

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course Unit

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 25
Presentation 1 % 35
Semester Final Exam 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

Workload & ECTS Credits of The Course Unit

Aktiviteler Number of Activities Workload
Course 14 14
Presentations / Seminar 2 36
Homework Assignments 1 16
Semester Final Exam 1 36
Total Workload 102