SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND PUBLICATION ETHICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
LEE591	SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND PUBLICATION ETHICS	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	İngilizce
Level of the Course Unit :	YÜKSEK LİSANS, TYY: + 7.Düzey, EQF-LLL: 7.Düzey, QF-EHEA: 2.Düzey
Type of the Course :	Zorunlu
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof.Dr. OSMAN KOPMAZ
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	-	Reading Basic Concepts: Science, Philosophy of Scientific Research Reading and Writing	-
2	-	Introduction to Reading Research Methods, Overview of Academic Literature Reading and Writing	-
3	-	Reading Thesis Writing Rules Reading and Writing	-
4	-	Reading Scientific Research Processes: Determining the Research Topic, Defining the Research Problem Reading and Writing	-
5	-	Reading Determining the Method and Model of the Research Reading and Writing	-
6	-	Reading Determination of the Research Population and Sample, Hypotheses and Aims Reading and Writing	-
7	-	Reading Scientific Data Collection: Literature Research Reading and Writing	-
8	-	ARA SINAV	-
9	-	Reading Data Collection Methods and Tools Reading and Writing	-
10	-	Reading Methods and Tools Used in Qualitative Data Reading and Writing	-
11	-	Reading Methods and Tools Used in Quantitative Data Reading and Writing	-
12	-	Reading Analysis of Data Reading and Writing	-
13	-	Reading Reporting the Research: In-Text and End References, Summary, Tables and Figures Reading and Writing	-
14	-	Reading Ethical Theories in Scientific Research, Publication Ethics Reading and Writing	-
15	-	Reading Ethical Theories in Scientific Research, Publication Ethics Reading and Writing	-
16	-	FİNAL	-
17	-	FİNAL	-

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	Examination Method
DÖNEM SONU- Sınavı (Final)	1	50
Ara Sınav (Vize)	1	50
TOPLAM	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Based on engineering undergraduate level qualifications, they can develop their knowledge in Aeronautical Engineering or a different field at the level of expertise				3
2	Be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field of Aeronautical Engineering.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Aeronautical Engineering and direct their learning.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to control and teach these values ​​by taking into account social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field of Aeronautical Engineering.			2
2	To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans in the field of Aeronautical Engineering and evaluate the obtained results within the framework of quality processes.			2
3	Can use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in the field of Aeronautical Engineering in interdisciplinary studies.			2

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)
Ders	14	3	42
Derse Ön Hazırlık ve Ders Sonrası Pekiştirme	12	4	48
Arazi Çalışması	0	0	0
Grup Çalışması / Ödevi	0	0	0
Laboratuvar	0	0	0
Okuma	12	4	48
Ödev	0	0	0
Proje Hazırlama	0	0	0
Seminer	0	0	0
Staj	0	0	0
Teknik Gezi	0	0	0
Web Tab. Öğrenme	0	0	0
Uygulama	0	0	0
Yerinde Uygulama	0	0	0
Mesleki Faaliyet	0	0	0
Sosyal Faaliyet	0	0	0
Tez Hazırlama	0	0	0
Alan Çalışması	0	0	0
Rapor Yazma	0	0	0
Final Sınavı	1	1	1
Final Sınavı Hazırlığı	1	7	7
Ara Sınav	1	1	1
Ara Sınav Hazırlığı	1	5	5
Kısa Sınav	0	0	0
Kısa Sınav Hazırlığı	0	0	0
TOPLAM	42	0	152