| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Ethics and Research Methods | FDB 501 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Faruk BAYRAKTAR Prof. Dr. Mehmet Faruk BAYRAKTAR |
| Instructors |
Mehmet Faruk BAYRAKTAR |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To enable students to conduct research in accordance with scientific research methods |
| Course Content | Introducing students to the basic concepts of scientific research methods, Applying appropriate research methods and techniques with their work. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Explain scientific research and its characteristics - Experience the process of preparing scientific research proposal - Implement the suitable research methods and techniques for studies - Searching and citing of literatures - Ability to write a scientific paper (thesis, article, research note) |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Research Methodology | |
| 2. Week | Determining the research topic | |
| 3. Week | Defining the research problem | |
| 4. Week | Searching of literature | |
| 5. Week | Writing of hypotheses | |
| 6. Week | Determining research methods and models | |
| 7. Week | Collection and analysis of data | |
| 8. Week | Midterm Exam | |
| 9. Week | Citation rules and techniques of scientific research | |
| 10. Week | Interpretation and writing of the report | |
| 11. Week | The ethical principles of scientific publication | |
| 12. Week | Ethical standards, legal limitations and software | |
| 13. Week | Responsible research publication: international standards for authors | |
| 14. Week | Presentation of term work |
| Arıkan, R. 2000. Araştırma Teknikleri ve Rapor Yazma, Gazi Kitabevi, Ankara; Cebeci, S. 2015. Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma Teknikleri, Alfa Yayınları, İstanbul. 3. Day, R.A. 1996. Bilimsel Makale Nasıl Yazılır, Nasıl Yayımlanır. Tübitak Yayınları; Karasar, N. 1995. Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar, İlkeler, Teknikler; Araştırma Eğitim, Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti., Ankara; Özdamar, K. 2003. Modern Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Kaan Kitabevi, Eskişehir; Seyidoğlu, H. 2009. Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma El Kitabı, Güzem Can Yayınları, İstanbul. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Homework 1 | 7 | 10 | 70 |
| Homework 2 | 7 | 9 | 63 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Practice | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| Total Workload | 153 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
