General Information about the Course

Course Code:	SHB401
Course Title:	Research Application in Social Work
Course Semester:	7. Semester / Fall
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 1 4 3 5
Language of instruction:	TR
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
Type of course:	Necessary
Level of course:	Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s):	Doç. Dr. Sinan Zeyneloğlu
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	It is possible to analyze social problems quantitatively and qualitatively and to reveal the solutions based on evidence through social work research. In this course, it is aimed to deal with research knowledge in the context of social work practice.
Course Objective:	To be able to research and identify social problems in the field of Social Services and to solve the problem with practice.
Mode of Delivery:

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Knows the steps of Social Work Research. 2. Knows the functions of Social Work Research. 3. Knows the ethical rules of Social Work Research. 4.Knows the place of Social Justice in Social Work Research.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Identify the research problem. 2. Justify why the research problem should be investigated. 3. Determines the needs in his research. Uses Qualitative and Quantitative Research in Social Work Practice.

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

1) Gathers and inputs data. 2. Uses measurement methods. 3. Makes a need assessment for the problem that he/she researched and performs a social work intervention.

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	Content of Social Work Research, Function of Research in Social Work Policy and Ethics of Social Work Research
2)	Policy and Ethics of Social Work Research
3)	Research Problems and Research Questions
4)	Single Unit Research: Model, Design
5)	Research in Organizations and Communities: Needs Assessment, Implementation Assessment, Process and Output Assessment
6)	Qualitative Research
7)	Quantitative Research
8)	Group Research Design
9)	Sampling
10)	Measuring
11)	Data Collection and Data Entry
12)	Bivariate Statistics and Statistical Inference
13)	Implementation
14)	Implementation
References: Kyrsik, J.,Finn, J.(2015), Etkili Uygulama İçin Sosyal Hizmet Araştırması. Nika Yayınevi, Ankara.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Has knowledge of the basic concepts and theories of Social Work and its historical development process.
2) Has knowledge of social problems and social work practice areas.
3) Has knowledge about human rights and freedoms.
4) Has knowledge of legislation, professional ethics, principles and values.
5) Has knowledge of management and management processes related to the field of social work in human service organizations and public institutions.
6) Has the ability to write, report and record activities regarding social work practices, social review, evaluation, planning, summarization, etc.
7) Has the ability to analyze, synthesize and think critically.
8) In social work practices, he/she carries out his/her intervention independently by using her knowledge.
9) Takes responsibility individually and as a team member in social work practices.
10) Identifies and fulfills the learning requirements in the field.
11) Follows the changes and developments in the field and communicates with colleagues with the knowledge of a foreign language that can be used in the international environment.
12) Has professional observation and professional interview skills in social work practices.
13) Informs individuals, families, groups, communities and institutions in social work practices.
14) Communicates effectively with client systems and uses communication tools in the process of social work practices.
15) In social work practices, he/she organizes and implements projects and activities by considering social responsibility awareness.
16) Has the ability to understand and apply the value basis of social work, ethical principles and standards.
17) In social work practices, he/she decides and acts with a social justice and rights-based approach in accordance with the relevant legislation, professional ethics, norms and standards.
18) Sosyal hizmetler uygulamalarında, sosyal politikaları hayata geçirir.
19) He/She acts with the awareness of the effect of the social and cultural environment on human behavior in his/her practices in the fields of social work.

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance		% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments		% 0
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Discussion		% 0
Participation		% 0
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours
Laboratory
Application	14	84
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)	14	14
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)	14	14
Project Preparation + Presentation	10	10
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)
Preparing for the General Exam	14	28
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		151
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		5