| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Ethics and Research Methodology | KİM 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. MECİT AKSU |
| Instructor(s) |
MECİT AKSU |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Science and related basic concepts, Ethical principles in science, Research and Publication Ethics, Information Sources, databases and access ways, Scientific Research Methods, Planning a scientific publication: Sections of the publication: Title, Authors, Abstract, Introduction, Sections of the scientific publication: Method and Findings , Discussion, Bibliography, Acknowledgments, Appendices, Sections of a scientific publication: Citing sources and creating a bibliography, Preparing tables and graphics, Preparing scientific posters and oral presentations, Publishing process: journal selection, correspondence and printing process |
| Course Content | Implementing the necessary basic knowledge and skills to prepare and present high quality scientific writing, presentation and publishing. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Students know the aim, scope and content attributes of different types of scientific publications such as articles, textbooks and presentations, - Students are able to prepare a scientific publication by dividing the work into sections and subsections and presenting properly - Students are able to use softwares to prepare high quality and informative tables and figures - Students have a good understanding and skills for selecting and listing references by the use of softwares, - Students know and practice ethical rules in scientific publications - Students have the knowledge to submit a paper, communicate with editors, to revise a manuscript and to perform other publishing related work, - Students are able to prepare and present a scientific work in a congress or symposium in modern formats. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Science and related basic concepts | Course Hours Research |
| 2. Week | Ethics in Science | Course Hours Research Verbal Expression |
| 3. Week | Ethics principles of research and publishing | Course Hours Verbal Expression Research |
| 4. Week | Ethics principles of research and publishing | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 5. Week | Ethics principles of research and publishing | Course Hours Verbal Expression Research |
| 6. Week | Research sources, databases and ways of reaching the sources | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression |
| 7. Week | Scientific Research Methods | Course Hours Research Verbal Expression |
| 8. Week | Midterm Exam | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Sections of a scientific publication: Title, authors, summary, introduction | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 10. Week | Sections of a scientific publication: Methods and results, discussion, references, acknowledgements, appendices | Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Course Hours Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | Citation and preparing references | Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 12. Week | Preparing tables and figures | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 13. Week | Preparing poster and oral presentation | Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 14. Week | Publication process: Choice of journal, submission, communication with editors, revision and printing | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study |
| Day, R. 1996. Bilimsel Makale Nasıl Yazılır, Nasıl Yayımlanır? ”, (Çev. G. A. Altay), Tübitak Yayınları Ankara, 233 s.Lodos, N. 1978. |
| Bilim Etiği, İstanbul Üniversitesi Yayın No: 5048, 2011 ISBN : 978-975-404-906-0 |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| PY2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 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 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Verbal Expression | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 153 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
