Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology (English) · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The research, for which data was collected and analysed in the first period, was enriched with a comprehensive literature review and converted into a final thesis in accordance with academic writing standards (APA).
Course Content
This course covers the process of transforming the research that students designed and collected data for in the first semester (PSK 435) into a final academic thesis. The main focus of the course is to discuss the collected data in depth, integrating it with the literature, and to report the study in accordance with APA writing standards. The content consists of the following stages: academic text writing, tabulation of findings, interpretation of results within the theoretical framework, identification of the study's limitations, and preparation of the final report in accordance with ethical rules.
Required Resources
Morling, B. (2017). Research methods in psychology. W. W. Norton & Company.
Explanations
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When sending e-mails, proper grammar and punctuation should be used. Please make sure to include your full name and class information for efficient correspondence.
Rules
Groups will consist of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 members.
Each student is responsible for joining a group and tracking the progress of their project through the official drive link.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Conducts an in-depth analysis and synthesis of research variables in light of current literature.
- Reports research findings in accordance with APA format and academic writing rules.
- Discusses the statistical results obtained in relation to theoretical foundations.
- Performs the final reading and formal editing of the thesis within the framework of scientific ethical rules.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterm | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Practice | 1 | 70 | 70 |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Literature review, Methods | |
| 2 | Introduction: Literature review, Methods | |
| 3 | Introduction: Literature review, Methods | |
| 4 | Introduction: Literature review, Methods | |
| 5 | Introduction: Literature review, Methods | |
| 6 | Introduction: Literature review, Methods | |
| 7 | Introduction: Literature review, Methods | |
| 8 | Introduction: Literature review, Methods | |
| 9 | Introduction: Literature review, Methods | |
| 10 | Final paper: Results, discussion, conclusion, references, abstract, tables | |
| 11 | Final paper: Results, discussion, conclusion, references, abstract, tables | |
| 12 | Final paper: Results, discussion, conclusion, references, abstract, tables | |
| 13 | Final paper: Results, discussion, conclusion, references, abstract, tables | |
| 14 | Final paper: Results, discussion, conclusion, references, abstract, tables | |
| 15 | Final paper: Results, discussion, conclusion, references, abstract, tables | |
| 16 | Final paper: Results, discussion, conclusion, references, abstract, tables |