SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND PUBLICATION ETHICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
LEE590	SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND PUBLICATION ETHICS	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	MASTER'S DEGREE, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
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 in accordance with international scientific standards. To ensure that students can choose the right data collection and analysis methods in accordance with the research topic. To ensure that students have the ability and competence to conduct research by using scientific research methods and observing ethical values. To provide students with the ability to write scientific articles and dissertations.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The basic concepts of philosophy of science and methodology are investigated, data types are compared from various angles, data collection and analysis methods are exemplified. It ensures that the skills of using academic resources effectively and transferring research results correctly are acquired. The focus is on the relationship between science, theory and research, and how the processes related to the design and implementation of scientific research are carried out. Scientific article and thesis writing and ethical rules to be followed during this time 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 the research methods and the 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 should be addressed with which research method.
The student applies the necessary writing format to present scientific research proposals in an academic context and 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 Writing	-
3	-	Thesis Writing Rules	-
4	-	Scientific Research Processes: Determining the Research Topic, Defining the Research Problem	-
5	-	Determination of the Method and Model of the Research	-
6	-	Determination of the Research Universe and Sample, Hypotheses and Objectives	-
7	-	Scientific Data Collection: Literature Research	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Methods and Tools of Data Collection	-
10	-	Methods and Tools Used in Qualitative Data	-
11	-	Methods and Tools Used in Quantitative Data	-
12	-	Analysis of the Data	-
13	-	Reporting of the Research: In-Text and End-Text Bibliography Representation, Abstract, Tables and Figures	-
14	-	Theories of Ethics in Scientific Research, Publication Ethics	-
15	-	Theories of Ethics 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	Explains basic concepts, principles and practical methods of communication and performs analysis and evaluation at basic level for problem solving.
2	Interrelates up-to-date information on communication with communication theories and explains them.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interrelates knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other fields of social science.
2	Carries out interdisciplinary research and narrates the results to own field as as knowledge and factually.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awareness and skills to perform objective analysis national and international levels are obtained
2	Awarness and skills to perform interdisciplinary research is obtained
3	Skills to act in awareness of ethical values of the work is obtained
4	Skills and Knowledge to making news programme for radio-television and other medias are obtained

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines and applies professional limits, competence and responsibilities in academic and practical works.
2	May make effective use of data resources in the field of research, carry out literature review, keep track of scientific studies and use them in own work.
3	Uses problem solving, time management, self-discipline and effective communication skills in Works
4	Uses skills to put forth distinct creativeness in works.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Designs and concludes a research in own field on his/her own, interprets findings and puts forward suggestions for resolution.
2	Takes part in teamwork as leader or member and fulfills duty.
3	Takes responsibility in management of professional development of individuals and groups, in the field of work.
4	Is willing to carry out authentic work in field of study, inclined to cooperation and prepared to take responsibility.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Accepts lifelong learning as a principle in own field of study.
2	Keeps close track of developments, changes and innovations in own field of study.
3	Continues with the belief that new learnings are required for developing own professional development.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Makes use of effective communication techniques at relevant place and time and at convenient occasion and time.
2	Establishes healthy social relations using professional knowledge and and skills.
3	Develops competence to learn a foreign language, as it is important for communication.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Competence to observe social, scientific and ethical values during phases of collection, interpretation and announcement of data on the field of study.
2	Competence to observe scientific, social and ethical values during phases of interpretation and announcement of data on the field of study.

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	12	4	48
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	4	48
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	1	7	7
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	152