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	Prof. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU
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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To explain historically and comparatively the concepts and theories associated with the field of Political Science and International Relations.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To relate concepts and cases in the field of Political Science and International Relations with other fields in Social Sciences.			2
2	To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To specialize in concepts, theories and cases of interest and to make forecasts for the future.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Political Science and International Relations and to use this information for personal studies.						5
2	To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.						5
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To analyze data and findings in the field of Political Science and International Relations with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.						5
2	To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Political Science and International Relations and to offer solutions for each.						5
3	To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Political Science and International Relations in professional life.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To convey information related with the field of Political Science and International Relations by using effective presentation and communication techniques.						5
2	To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes.						5
3	To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.						5
2	To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.						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