End of studies dissertation (ECON400) | GSÜ

Content

Objective

-To develop students' ability to conduct independent research in economics, apply scientific methods, evaluate data and literature, prepare an academic paper, and present research findings.

Course Content

-Selection of a research topic and question, literature review, development of a theoretical framework, choice of research methodology, data collection and analysis, interpretation of findings, academic writing, and presentation of research.

Course Learning Outcomes

Formulate a research question in economics.
Review and critically assess relevant academic literature.
Select and apply appropriate research methods.
Analyze and interpret data and research findings.
Prepare a research paper following academic standards.
Present research findings in written and oral forms.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Academic supervision, independent research, literature review, applied research, preparation of research papers, presentations, and discussions.

References

1. Angrist, J. D., & Pischke, J.-S. (2009). Mostly harmless econometrics: An empiricist's companion. Princeton University Press. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781400829828

2. Booth, W. C., Colomb, G. G., Williams, J. M., Bizup, J., & FitzGerald, W. T. (2024). The craft of research (5th ed.). University of Chicago Press.

3. Greenlaw, S. A. (2009). Doing economics: A guide to understanding and carrying out economic research. South-Western Cengage Learning.

4. McCloskey, D. N. (2019). Economical writing: Thirty-five rules for clear and persuasive prose (3rd ed.). University of Chicago Press. https://doi.org/10.7208/chicago/9780226448107.001.0001

Weekly Contents

Theory Topics
Week	Weekly Contents
1	Course overview and research process
2	Selection of research topic
3	Formulation of research question and hypotheses
4	Literature review and source evaluation
5	Development of theoretical framework
6	Selection of research methodology
7	Preparation of research proposal
8	Data sources and data collection
9	Data analysis and research implementation
10	Interpretation of research findings
11	Research paper preparation
12	Academic writing and referencing
13	Finalization of research paper
14	Research presentation and evaluation

Assessment System

Contribution to Overall Grade
Activities	Number	Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade	0	0
Contribution of final exam to overall grade	1	100
Total	1	100

In-Term Studies
Activities	Number	Contribution
Assignments	0	0
Presentation	0	0
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	0	0

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	8	112
Working Hours out of Class	0	0	0
Assignments	0	0	0
Presentation	2	40	80
Midterm Examinations (including preparation)	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Other Applications	0	0	0
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	1	120	120
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			312
Total Workload / 25			12.48
Credits ECTS			12