Scientific Research Methods and Publication Ethics
Management and Organization
Institute of Social Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| 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 | YOD113 | Compulsory | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Fazilet Burcu ÇAM
Prof. Dr. Hülya GÜNDÜZ ÇEKMECELİOĞLU
Prof. Dr. Ayşe GÜNSEL
Prof. Dr. Muhsin HALİS
Associate Prof. Dr. Ali Talip AKPINAR
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) To learn the scope and bases of scientific research.
2) Scientific knowledge access and data collection methods.
3) To read, understand and analyze scientific texts.
4) Learning to prepare a research report.
5) To have knowledge in scientific ethics and to prevent unethical behaviors.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||
| 1 | High | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | High | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Scientific Research Methods, Scientific Research, Research Problems, Hypotheses and Aims, Scientific Information Access: Library, Digital Library, Databases, Scientific Data Collection and Measurement Methods, Data Analysis Methods and Presentation, Validity Concepts of Reliability, Research Proposal Writing -Publishing "Proposal Preparation", Research Report Preparation / Reporting Methods, Basic Rules and Writing Examples, Higher Education Council Scientific Research And Publications Ethics Guide
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to Scientific Knowledge and Scientific Research Methods2) Ethics and Basic Ethical Principles in Scientific Research
3) Ethical Problems in Research / Unethical Behaviors and Prevention Scientific research methods
4) Planning in Scientific Research: Research Problems, Hypotheses and Aims
5) Access to Scientific Information: Library, Digital Library, Databases Scientific Data Collection and Measurement Methods
6) Data Analysis Methods and Presentation 1
7) Data Analysis Methods and Presentation 2
8) Mid Term Exam
9) Concepts of Validity and Reliability
10) Writing a Research Proposal - Preparing a 'Summary' Proposal
11) Research Report Preparation / Reporting Methods
12) Basic Rules and Examples in Thesis and Article Writing
13) Ethics in academic research
14) Higher Education Council Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive
15) Higher Education Council Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive: Case years, studies
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Ata Özdemirci Şadi Can Saruhan Bilim Felsefe ve Metodoloji
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Brain Storming
5) Project Based Learning
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