Compilation of Suggestions Section in Postgraduate Theses with Scientific Research Theme in Educational Sciences

Abstract

This study aims to compile the suggestions in the postgraduate theses prepared with the theme of quot%253Bscientific research (SR) in Turkey between 2000-2022 years. In the study, 4 sub-themes were chosen for the scientific research theme%253B quot%253Bscientific research methods (SRM), quot%253Bscientific research processes (SRP)quot%253B, quot%253Bscientific consistency (SC)quot%253B, and quot%253Bscientific self-efficacy, (SSE)quot%253B. The data were obtained from the suggestions sections of the studies conducted for the keywords obtained by so-called sub-themes at the Higher Education National Thesis Center (HENTC). The document analysis method was used in the research. A total of 40 theses including 27 master%252339%253Bs and 13 doctoral theses were compiled and reviewed in the study. Then the findings obtained by using the MAXQDA 18 package program were mapped as the percentage (%25) and frequency (F) values. In the research, theses written for 4 different groups were investigated%253B teachers, pre-service teachers, middle school students, and graduate students. Accordingly, the findings were arranged according to the groups and interpreted. Accordingly, in studies on teachers, it was obtained findings about the need for in-service training to be given to teachers to be more experienced in scientific research and to conduct research on a wider scale. Secondly, in studies conducted for pre-service teachers, it was determined that updates should be made to include more scientific research in the curricula for pre-service teachers. On the other hand in the studies conducted for secondary school students, it was concluded that experiments and laboratory activities would contribute to students%252339%253B learning of scientific processes. And finally, in the studies on graduate students, it was determined that there was a consensus that the hours and subjects of scientific research courses should be increased