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ELE990 - Research Studies on Thesis I
2026-2027 Fall term information
The course is open this term
ELE990 - Research Studies on Thesis I
| Program | Theoretıcal hours | Practical hours | Local credit | ECTS credit |
| PhD | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Obligation | : | Must |
| Prerequisite courses | : | - |
| Concurrent courses | : | - |
| Delivery modes | : | Face to face |
| Learning and teaching strategies | : | Lecture, Discussion, Question&Answer, Brainstorming, Literature Review |
| Course objective | : | The aim of the course is to convey to doctoral students, under the guidance of their supervisors, the fundamental research topics and problems pertinent to the field in which the thesis is to be written, to clarify the general framework of their chosen subject and its associated sub-research topics of the thesis, to identify potential research problems, and to compile a sample literature review that reveals the definition and significance of the problem for at least one of the identified sub-research topics. |
| Learning outcomes | : | Students who complete this course successfully; -Gain familiarity with the fundamental research topics and problem areas in the field in which the thesis is to be written. -Can identify thel topic for the thesis in general terms. -Can identify sub-research topics pertinent to the subject of the thesis. -Can identify potential research problems pertinent to the thesis topic. -Can prepare a sample literature review to identify the definition and significance of the problem for at least one of the identified sub-research topics. -Can convert the gathered academic literature into a compilation that adheres to the principles of scientific writing. -Can comply with academic ethical standards. |
| Course content | : | Receiving guidance and information from the supervisor regarding main research topics and problem areas pertinent to the field in which the thesis is to be written; clarifying the general framework of the thesis subject and related sub-research topics, and defining potential research problems; preparing a sample literature compilation that explains the definition and significance of the problem through comprehensive readings and discussions on at least one identified sub-research topic. |
| References | : | Books and periodicals published in the research area. |
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Aim, scope, and basic rules of the course |
| 2 | Identification of the main research topics and problem areas of the field in which the thesis is to be written |
| 3 | General discussion and framing of the topic in which the thesis is to be written |
| 4 | Clarification of sub-research topics related to the thesis topic |
| 5 | Identification of potential research problems related to the thesis topic |
| 6 | Deciding on a sample literature review for a sub-research topic that will reveal the definition and importance of the problem |
| 7 | Preparation for the sample literature review: Identifying keywords, databases and academic sources |
| 8 | Starting a sample literature review: Determination of effective search strategies and reference management tools |
| 9 | Initiation of the sample literature review and compilation of sources |
| 10 | Initial evaluation and classification of the sample literature review |
| 11 | Critical analysis of the sample literature review |
| 12 | Review of the research problem based on the sample literature review |
| 13 | Evaluation of the draft of the sample literature review with the supervisor |
| 14 | Finalizing the sample literature review according to academic writing rules |
| 15 | Final Exam Preparation |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Final exam | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success | 0 | |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade success | 100 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| Course activities | Number | Duration (hours) | Total workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total workload | 15 | 7 | 72 |
| Key learning outcomes | Contribution level | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1. | Has highest level of knowledge in certain areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | |||||
| 2. | Has knowledge, skills and and competence to develop novel approaches in science and technology. | |||||
| 3. | Follows the scientific literature, and the developments in his/her field, critically analyze, synthesize, interpret and apply them effectively in his/her research. | |||||
| 4. | Can independently carry out all stages of a novel research project. | |||||
| 5. | Designs, plans and manages novel research projects; can lead multidisiplinary projects. | |||||
| 6. | Contributes to the science and technology literature. | |||||
| 7. | Can present his/her ideas and works in written and oral forms effectively; in Turkish or English. | |||||
| 8. | Is aware of his/her social responsibilities, evaluates scientific and technological developments with impartiality and ethical responsibility and disseminates them. | |||||
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