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2020 / 02

Course Name: Research and Presentation Techniques

Degree: Undergraduate

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

MF 418Y

4 / 7

1

6

1

-

-

Department

Maritime Transportation Management Engineering

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

IND 331 Operational Research

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

30

30

-

40

Course Description

Main aim of this course is to provide essential information for conducting a research by adhering to the appropriate methodology and presenting the outcome of the research in written format. The course also aims to provide the students with basic oral presentation techniques. 

The course is designed for senior year students as a prerequisite to “Design Project Course (MF 428)” in which they are expected to write graduation project. The course presents a brief overview of the research methodology. Basic knowledge on plagiarism, research design, defining a research problem and hypotheses, research techniques, citation and referencing systems. Qualitative and quantitative approaches are also covered within the course.  Due to corona virus pandemic, course is planned as distance learning, synchronous online lectures and sessions are recorded for further reference.

Course Objectives

1. to teach definition and types of plagiarism,

2. to provide methods to avoid plagiarism,

3. to describe definition of academic paper and scientific research,

4. to give basics of written presentation,

5. to teach  how to design a research, define variables, data collection and data process,

6. to teach approaches for formulating the  research question,

7. to teach how the hypotheses in a research are formulated,

8. to discuss research process and criteria of quality research,

9. to provide knowledge on designing a research,

10. to teach citation and referencing methods,

11. to teach and practice oral presentation techniques

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who pass the course will:

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.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Lecture will be conducted online in one-hour sessions for 14 weeks via MSTeams Platform and PRU  Student Information System. After covering the essential information on scientific research and academic writing, students will be given assignments to improve their research skills. This way it will be made sure that the students have digested the basics of research and are able to discuss research related procedures. In-class discussions will be held to enhance the understanding of students on the subject matter through selected research papers. Students will be requested to prepare examples of selected topics covered throughout the course and will be asked to present them both in written and oral format. Midterm grades (60%) will be formed by in-class practices/assignments and presentation of a small-scale research design prepared in groups.

At the beginning of the course, students will also be asked to choose their research topics that they want to study in the coming semester within MF428 (Design Project) course and start counseling with their assigned/chosen advisors. For successful completion of the course the students will prepare a brief proposal of research topic to include envisaged Abstract, Introduction and Literature review sections. Final exam mark (40%) will be granted by the assigned advisers for their FINAL TERM PAPERS that they submit in groups. 

Tutorial Place

Online

Co-term Condition

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Textbook

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

Other References

Websites, films, e-books and journals as per research topic.

Homework & Projects

Two separate presentations on the assigned topics together with two assignments will be required to get %60 of the final grade, 40% will be granted for research reports by the advisors.

Laboratory Work

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Computer Use

MsTeams Platform, PRU Online Student Information System, Office programs and other specific-purpose software as per the research topic.

Other Activities

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Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

Quiz

Homework

1

20

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation/homework

1

40

Field Study

Final Exam/Paper

1

40

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

60

Effects of Final on Grading, %

40

TOTAL

100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

1

14

Midterm

Quiz

Homework

1

16

16

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

2

18

36

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

2

18

36

Field Study

Final Paper

1

36

36

Total Workload

138

Total Workload/25

138 / 25

Course ECTS Credits

6

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

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

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

X

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

X

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

X

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g

An ability to communicate effectively

X

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

X

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

X

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

X

l

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

X

m

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

X

Ders

Çıktıları

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II

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IV

V

Program

Çıktıları

a

X

b

X

c

X

X

X

X

X

d

X

X

X

X

e

X

f

X

X

X

X

X

g

X

X

X

X

X

h

X

i

X

X

X

X

X

j

X

X

X

X

X

k

X

l

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m

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