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Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics

Philosophy

Institute of Social Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics FEL118 Elective Master's degree 1 Spring 7

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Hürşad Sinan ÖZBEK

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) x
2) x

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Learning Outcomes
1 No relation No relation No relation Middle No relation No relation High No relation No relation
2 No relation Middle No relation No relation Low No relation High Middle No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

x

Course Contents

x

Weekly Schedule

1) Knowledge of basic concepts related to research.
2) Knowledge of scientific research and scientific research processes.
3) Preparing research proposal
4) Method (Research model and types).
5) Universe and sample (definition and types)
6) Data collection (Definition, types and sources)
7) Data collection techniques (Observation, survey, interview, document scanning)
8) Midterm exam.
9) Technical characteristics of measuring instruments / Data processing, solution and interpretation.
10) Abstract, judgment and recommendations and report writing.
11) Basic information about the concept of ethics.
12) Ethical violations and unethical behaviors. Publication ethics and basic principles. Unethical behavior and ethical violations in the publication process.
13) Research ethics committees-Examination of examples contrary to ethics of publication.
14) Writing a report in accordance with scientific writing rules.
15) Evaluation of editorial ethical academic publications in terms of ethics.
16) Final exam.

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

40%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required