Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7PSY 404Project Proposal1+0+01619.03.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Psychology (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to teach students the fundamental steps in developing a research or application-based project and to equip them with the skills to formulate and plan their own project ideas. The course aims to equip students with the skills to develop project ideas, define research questions, conduct literature reviews, formulate hypotheses, select appropriate methods and tools, plan within ethical guidelines, and prepare a project proposal.
Course Content This course aims to equip students with the skills to develop a project idea, formulate a research question, conduct a literature review, develop a hypothesis, select an appropriate method, and prepare a project outline. Students will learn the process of planning and preparing a project for implementation.
Course Methods and Techniques The course is conducted using interactive methods such as presentations, class discussions, group work, brainstorming, case studies, sample project reviews, and short application exercises. Through these techniques, students gain skills in developing project ideas, conducting literature reviews, formulating hypotheses, and preparing drafts.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Elif Manuoglu Kara manuogluelif@gmail.com
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).
Course Notes American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Mid-terms 1 40 40
Final examination 1 60 60
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6,13333333333333 184

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Students can develop a valid project idea and research question.
2 Students can conduct a literature review and prepare a project outline.
3 Students can plan the project by selecting appropriate methods and tools.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course Introduction and Project Concept
2 Interest Area and Project Idea Development
3 Interest Area and Project Idea Development
4 Research Problem and Question
5 Literatur Review
6 Literatur review
7 Project Objectives and Hypotheses
8 Designing the Research
9 Data Collection Tools
10 Ethics and Approval Process
11 Time Management and Risk Analysis
12 Pilot Study Planning
13 Project Draft and Presentation
14 Project Draft and Presentation
15 Project Proposal Submission

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 4 4 5 3 4 5 5 4 5 5 4 5
C1 5 5 5 3 4 5 5 4 5 5 3 5
C2 4 5 4 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 4 5
C3 3 3 5 4 3 5 5 4 4 5 3 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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