Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology · 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
Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Remzi Y. KINCAL Nobel Yayın Dağıtım SPSS uygulamalı çok değişkenli istatistik teknikleri Şerif Kalaycı Asil Yayın Dağıtım
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 | Literature Review I: Thoroughly reviewing current sources related to the variables studied. | Summary of relevant articles. |
| 2 | Literature Review I: Thoroughly reviewing current sources related to the variables studied. | Summary of relevant articles. |
| 3 | Literature Review I: Thoroughly reviewing current sources related to the variables studied. | Summary of relevant articles. |
| 4 | Writing the Introduction: Formulating the research problem and literature summary in academic language. | Draft introduction. |
| 5 | Writing the Introduction: Formulating the research problem and literature summary in academic language. | Draft introduction. |
| 6 | Methodology and Findings Editing: Refining the analyses conducted in the first term into table and text format. | Analysis tables (APA format). |
| 7 | Methodology and Findings Editing: Refining the analyses conducted in the first term into table and text format. | Analysis tables (APA format). |
| 8 | Mid-term Exam: Submission of the project progress report. | Interim report. |
| 9 | Creating the Discussion Section: Interpreting the findings by comparing them with other studies in the literature. | Comparative readings. |
| 10 | Creating the Discussion Section: Interpreting the findings by comparing them with other studies in the literature. | Comparative readings. |
| 11 | Creating the Discussion Section: Interpreting the findings by comparing them with other studies in the literature. | Comparative readings. |
| 12 | Conclusions and Recommendations: Writing the limitations of the research and recommendations for future studies. | Draft text. |
| 13 | Undergraduate Thesis Writing Rules: General formal check according to IZU and APA standards. | Full text check. |
| 14 | Final Readings and Editing: Grammar, citation check and finalisation of the thesis. | Final thesis file. |
| 15 | Final Readings and Editing: Grammar, citation check and finalisation of the thesis. | Final thesis file. |
| 16 | Final Week: Presentation and submission of the thesis. | Presentation preparation. |