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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Scientific Research Methods and Publication Ethics EIS119 Elective Master's degree 1 Fall 6

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Ümit ALNIAÇIK
Prof. Dr. Vehbi BAŞER
Prof. Dr. Ayşe GÜNSEL
Associate Prof. Dr. Hakan KAPUCU
Assistant Prof. Dr. Duygu FIRAT

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Explaining the basic concepts of science and scientific research and the research questions and hypotheses underlying concepts into numeric variables convert.
2) To use the techniques of scientific research methods.
3) To collect scientific data, manipulate and analyze scientific data.
4) Explaining a basic knowledge of science and research ethics.
5) To inform relevant persons and institutions in matters related to the field, to transmit solutions to problems by writting and verbally.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Bölümün/programın program yeterlilikleri sistemde olmadığından ilişkilendirme işlemi yapılamamıştır.

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

This course equips candidates with in-depth knowledge on science and scientific methods, concepts regarding science, scientific research process, determination of research subject, purpose, data collection methods, sampling process, analysis and implementation of data, form and content of research paper.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction to Scientific Knowledge and Scientific Research Methods
2) Ethics and Basic Ethical Principles in Scientific Research
3) Problems in Research/Unethical Behaviors and Their Prevention Scientific Research Methods
4) Planning in Scientific Research: Research Problems, Hypotheses and Objectives
5) Access to Scientific Information: Library, Digital Library, Databases Scientific Data Collection and Measurement Methods
6) Data Analysis Methods and Presentation
7) Data Analysis Methods and Presentation 2
8) Concepts of Validity and Reliability
9) Research Proposal Writing -Preparing a 'Summary' Proposal
10) Research Report Preparation/Reporting Methods
11) Basic Rules and Examples in Writing Thesis and Article
12) Ethics in Academic Research
13) Board of Higher Education Publication Ethics Directive
14) Higher Education Council Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive: Case Studies
15) General Overview

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Self Study
4) Problem Solving
5) Project Based Learning


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Presentation/Seminar to Course Grade

40%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required