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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND PUBLICATION ETHICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
LEE690 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND PUBLICATION ETHICS 1 3 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Third Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. NEVRUZ BERNA TATLISU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: To teach students the basic principles that will enable them to conduct academic research in their fields at international scientific standards. To ensure that students can choose the correct data collection and analysis methods in accordance with the research topic. To ensure that students have the skills and competence to conduct research using scientific research methods and observing ethical values. To provide students with the ability to write scientific articles and theses.
Contents of the Course Unit: The basic concepts of philosophy and methodology of science are investigated, data types are compared from various perspectives, and data collection and analysis methods are exemplified. It is ensured that the skills of using academic resources effectively and conveying research results correctly are acquired. It focuses on the relationship between science, theory and research, and how the processes of scientific research are carried out, from design and implementation to reporting. Writing scientific articles and thesis and the ethical rules to be followed during this process are discussed.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

The student knows research methods and basic principles of scientific research. The student discusses the basic concepts and problems of the scientific method and research process. The student decides which topic he/she should address with which research method. The student applies the writing format required to present a scientific research proposal in an academic context and to publish the results obtained. The student compares quantitative and qualitative research methods. The student explains the importance of ethics in research.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Basic Concepts: Science, Philosophy of Scientific Research -
2 - Introduction to Research Methods, Overview of Academic Literature -
3 - Thesis Writing Rules -
4 - Scientific Research Processes: Determining the Research Topic, Defining the Research Problem -
5 - Determining the Method and Model of the Research -
6 - Determining the Research Population and Sample, Hypotheses and Aims -
7 - Bilimsel Veri Toplama: Literatür Araştırması -
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - Data Collection Methods and Tools -
10 - Methods and Tools Used in Qualitative Data -
11 - Methods and Tools Used in Quantitative Data -
12 - Analysis of Data -
13 - Reporting the Research: In-Text and End-of-Text References, Summary, Tables and Figures -
14 - Bilimsel Araştırmada Etik Kuramları, Yayın Etiği -
15 - Ethical Theories in Scientific Research, Publication Ethics -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Karasar, N. (2021). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi Kavramlar İlkeler Teknikler. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. Tan, W. (2017). Research Methods A Practical Guide for Students and Researchers. Second Edition, World Scientific. Walliman, N. (2021). Research Methods The Basics. 3rd Edition, Routledge. Almutairi, A. O. (2017). Scientific Research Methods. International Institute for Science, Technology & Education.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Have the cognitive and practical competence at the doctoral level related to the field.
5
2
It interprets different disciplines that are of interest and relevance within the framework of its field and integrates it into its own field.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Discusses the methods and methods used in the field and reveals the pros and cons of these methods.
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Researches, discovers, perceives and transfers new and unknown information about her field.
5
2
Understands the value of scientific knowledge in field, defends her ideas, puts forward innovative thoughts.
5

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Put the principles of food preparation and presentation into practice in different ways.
0
2
Gains the ability to act in accordance with the requirements of the applied principles in the field.
0
3
Conducts scientific studies and thus contributes to its field.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Makes breakthroughs in its field and sector, presents designs and puts them into practice.
3
2
Participates in scientific study or practical applications, works in harmony with her teammates.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Collects globally-wide information on the issues that concern its field, and evaluates the collected information according to scientific thought.
5
2
Acts in accordance with the scientific method and adapts to changing or updated applications.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Have the literature knowledge of the field.
5
2
Acts jointly with its stakeholders in the field, develops and discusses projects.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Predicts, identifies and offers solutions to problems and troubles experienced or may be experienced in the field.
3
2
Understands and interprets scientific publications published in field.
5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 14 2 28
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 8 6 48
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 6 5 30
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 44 0 150
Total Workload of the Course Unit 150
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0