Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
8POLS 406Project3+0+03528.07.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and Public Administration (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To enable students to identify an original research topic in Political Science and Public Administration, construct a research question and theoretical framework, collect data using qualitative or quantitative research methods, analyze the data, and write and present a capstone project according to academic standards.
Course Content This course covers the determination of research topic and problem, construction of theoretical framework and research design, literature review, identification of methodology and data collection tools, field/archival work or data set analysis, discussion of findings, writing conclusion and policy recommendations, and oral defense of the project.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. BAŞAR BAYSAL
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Research Methods in Political Science
Academic Writing and Research Design in Social Sciences
Public Policy Analysis and Methods
Political Science Periodicals and Academic Databases

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

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 % 20
Assignment 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 16 3 48
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 3 9 27
Assignments 1 6 6
Presentation 1 6 6
Mid-terms 1 8 8
Final examination 1 50 50
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4,83333333333333 145

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Siyaset Bilimi ve Kamu Yönetimi alanında özgün ve bağımsız bir araştırma konusu tasarlar.
2 Uygun nitel veya nicel araştırma yöntemlerini kullanarak veri toplar ve analiz eder.
3 Araştırma bulgularını teorik çerçeve ışığında tartışır ve uygulanabilir politika önerileri sunar.
4 Akademik yazım ve etik kurallarına uygun biçimde kapsamlı bir proje raporu hazırlar ve sunar.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Selection of Research Field & Project Topic Project Topic Proposal Form
2 Research Question & Problem Formulation Research Design Template
3 Theoretical Framework & Conceptual Design Theoretical Reading List
4 Literature Review I: Core Sources Academic Article & Book Databases
5 Literature Review II: Conceptual Integration Literature Matrix Guide
6 Methodology & Data Collection Design Methodology Preparation Guide
7 Submission & Evaluation of Research Proposal Research Proposal Format
8 Data Collection Process I: Field / Archival Work Data Collection Tools (Interview Forms, etc.)
9 Data Collection Process II: Data Organization Data Coding & Tabulation Templates
10 Data Analysis I: Core Findings Data Analysis Software / Notes
11 Data Analysis II: Discussion & Evaluation Draft Discussion Section Guide
12 Drafting the Complete First Draft Academic Project Writing Guide
13 Advisor Feedback & Revisions Advisor Correction Form
14 Formulating Conclusion & Policy Recommendations Policy Brief Guide
15 Formatting Checks & Reference Editing Academic Formatting Guide
16 Final Project Submission & Defense Presentation Final Project Text & Presentation Slides

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 4 5 4 3 3 2 3 4 3 4
C1 4 5 4 3 3 2 3 4 3 4
C2 3 5 4 3 2 2 4 3 3 3
C3 4 4 5 4 4 3 3 5 4 4
C4 3 4 4 2 2 3 5 3 3 3

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