Applied Research Project (ECON323) | GSÜ

Content

Objective

The aim of the course is intended to guide students to conduct research in collaboration with industry and non-profit institutions, and prepare and present reports on the results.

Course Content

1. Week Introduction
2. Week Assigning students to mentors
3-11. Week Internship in the assigned organizations
12-14. Week Preparation and presentation of the research report

Course Learning Outcomes

The course will help students to combine the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the courses with professional experience so as to establish a bridge between academic formation and business needs.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Work, presentation, participation in meetings, and report.

References

- Clark, T. & Foster, L. (2019) Top tips for students getting started on their research project. Available at:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfAG38jtld4 (Accessed: 10 April 2025).
- Cluny Library (2016) Writing a research question. Available at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYImrVPIhEU (Accessed: 10 April 2025).
- Literature reviews: Expert guidance from Study Advice at the University of Reading https://libguides.reading.ac.uk/literaturereview/starting (Accessed: 10 April 2025).

Weekly Contents

Theory Topics
Week	Weekly Contents
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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10
11
12
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14

Practice Topics
Week	Weekly Contents
1	Introduction
2	Assigning students to mentors
3	Internship in the assigned organizations
4	Internship in the assigned organizations
5	Internship in the assigned organizations
6	Internship in the assigned organizations
7	Internship in the assigned organizations
8	Internship in the assigned organizations
9	Internship in the assigned organizations
10	Internship in the assigned organizations
11	Internship in the assigned organizations
12	Preparation and presentation of the research report
13	Preparation and presentation of the research report
14	Preparation and presentation of the research report

Assessment System

Contribution to Overall Grade
Activities	Number	Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade	1	50
Contribution of final exam to overall grade	1	50
Total	2	100

In-Term Studies
Activities	Number	Contribution
Assignments	1	50
Presentation	1	50
Midterm Examinations (including preparation)	0	0
Project	0	0
Laboratory	0	0
Other Applications	0	0
Quiz	0	0
Term Paper/ Project	0	0
Portfolio Study	0	0
Reports	0	0
Learning Diary	0	0
Thesis/ Project	0	0
Seminar	0	0
Other	0	0
Make-up	0	0
Total	2	100

Relation of Proficiency

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Demonstrate a basic knowledge of different economic theories and main discussions driving current theoretical approaches		X
2	Demonstrate ability to use basic qualitative and quantitative methods to asses different economic questions of applied fields					X
3	Show a sound understanding of current economic discussions and problems				X
4	Have an effective and clear communication in written and oral formats in different public and professional contexts.					X
5	Demonstrate basic knowledge of the world economic history and a sound knowledge of the Turkish economic history		X
7	Demonstrate knowledge of standard quantitative techniques and empirical models used in economics			X
8	Show ability to apply basic economic theory to an applied topic				X
9	Show a basic understanding of analytical methods, both theory- and model-based			X
10	Show ability to use economic concepts to discuss current economic issues					X
11	Reason logically and work analytically				X
12	Show awareness on social aspects of the economics in different applied and theoretical fields				X
13	Identify appropriate economic models to analyse problems		X
16	Show understanding of basic statistical and econometric concepts and ability to apply basic concepts to own empirical work				X
17	Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the current economic issues in Turkey and a general knowledge of the issues in the world economy			X

ECTS

Activities	Number	Period	Total Workload
Class Hours	14	2	28
Working Hours out of Class	14	1	14
Assignments	0	0	0
Presentation	1	2	2
Midterm Examinations (including preparation)	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Other Applications	1	50	50
Final Examinations (including preparation)	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Term Paper/ Project	0	0	0
Portfolio Study	0	0	0
Reports	0	0	0
Learning Diary	0	0	0
Thesis/ Project	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0
Make-up	0	0	0
Yıl Sonu	0	0	0
Hazırlık Yıl Sonu	0	0	0
Hazırlık Bütünleme	0	0	0
Total Workload			94
Total Workload / 25			3.76
Credits ECTS			4