Principles of Scientific Research and Publication Ethics
Recreation
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principles of Scientific Research and Publication Ethics | RYL104 | Compulsory | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Hakan AKDENİZ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain scientific research and their characteristics
2) Prepare a scientific research proposal
3) Apply appropriate research methods and techniques to studies
4) To be able to search and cite literature
5) Apply knowledge of ethical standards, software and legal constraints
6) Write a report according to the rules of scientific writing.
7) Being able to design and carry out scientific research in accordance with ethical rules
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | No relation | High | High | High | High | Middle | High | High | High | High | Middle | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | High | High | High | High | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 6 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 7 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Statistical Data Analysis
Course Contents
Introducing graduate students to the basic concepts of scientific research methods, experiencing the process of preparing a scientific research proposal, implementing studies with appropriate research methods and techniques, presenting the findings and results obtained with statistical data as a written report in accordance with scientific writing rules and ethical rules.
Weekly Schedule
1) Research methodology2) Determining the research topic
3) Define the research problem
4) Screening of resources
5) Writing the hypothesis
6) Determining the research method and model
7) Data collection and analysis
8) Midterm Exam
9) Referencing scientific research writing rules and techniques
10) Interpretation and report writing
11) Principles of scientific publication ethics
12) Ethical standards, legal restrictions and software
13) Responsible research publication: international standards for authors
14) Legal Legislation and Committees Related to Research and Publication Ethics
15) Similarity Detection Software
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E. K., Akgün, Ö. E., Karadeniz, Ş. & Demirel, F. (2008). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
2- Kumar, R. (2014). Araştırma yöntemleri: Yeni başlayanlar için adım adım araştırma rehberi (Ö. Çokluk, Çev. Ed.). Ankara: Edge Akademi.
3- Yılmaz, K ve Arık, R. S. (2019). Bilim ve Araştırma Etiği. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
4- Karasar, N. (2005). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar, İlkeler, Teknikler, 15. Baskı, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara.
5- Aydın, İ. (2019). Akademik Etik. (2. Baskı). Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Drill and Practice
4) Lab / Workshop
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Quiz to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required