| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Ethics and Research Methodology | FBE502 | 0 + 3 | 3.0 | 7.5 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Harika Özge ARSLAN |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The main purpose of this course is to provide information about the basic scientific research methods used in educational sciences, to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare and present a qualified publication about scientific research, to comprehend the scientific ethical rules and academic writing rules that must be followed while preparing research, and to have information about the publication process of research. |
| Course Content | |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Knows the planning stages of a scientific research in science education - Knows the purpose, scope and content features of different types of scientific publications such as articles and books. - Knows the concepts of scientific ethics and can exhibit appropriate behavior. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction of the course content | Verbal Expression |
| 2. Week | Basic concepts related to the scientific study on educational sciences | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 3. Week | Information sources, databases and access routes | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 4. Week | Science Ethics: Ethics for research and publication and characteristics of the research question Assignment 1: Finding an article | Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation |
| 5. Week | Scientific research methods, Quantitative research methods Assignment 2: Writing a research question | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study |
| 6. Week | Sampling in educational scientific research Assignment 3: Arranging the research question Assignment 4: Finding and presenting quantitative research method sample studies | Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression |
| 7. Week | Data collection tools | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 8. Week | Qualitative research methods and related patterns | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 9. Week | Midterm | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 10. Week | Validity, Reliability Assignment 5: Finding the appropriate data collection tool for the research question | Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 11. Week | Reporting and Citation techniques Publishing process: journal selection, correspondence and printing process | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 12. Week | Data analysis and evaluation steps Assignment 6: Citing in-text and bibliography | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study |
| 13. Week | Presentation of research proposals | Other Activities |
| 14. Week | Presentation of research proposals | Other Activities |
| Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E. K., Akgün, Ö. E., Karadeniz, S., & Demirel, F. (2017). Scientific research methods. Pegem Citation Index, 1-360. |
| Creswell, J. W. (2013). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed method approaches. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40 |
| PY5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Research | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Visual Presentation | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Homework 1 | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| Homework 2 | 2 | 20 | 40 |
| Classroom Activities | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 192 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7.5 | ||
