| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Research Process | BIO613 | 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. Deniz YAĞLIOĞLU |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of the course is to equip the students with knowledge about the process of conducting, presenting, and publishing scientific research. |
| Course Content | Basic information sources, Ways to access information sources, Accessing information from university-subscribed databases (ScienceDirect, SpringerLINK, etc.), Accessing data and requesting publications from ULAKBIM, What is scientific writing? The Origins of Scientific Writing, Points to consider while writing a scientific article - Part 1, Points to consider while writing a scientific article - Part 2, Midterm Exam, Presentation of Scientific Study, Presentation of Scientific Study, Rules of article writing, Ethical principles in a scientific research - Part 1, Ethical principles in a scientific research - Part 2, Ethical rules regarding research and publishing - Part 2, Ethical rules regarding research and publishing - Part 3. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- You learn the concepts and terms related to the scientific research process. You acquire knowledge about the ethics of the process of scientific research up until its publication. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Basic information sources | Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Ways to access information sources | Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 3. Week | Accessing information from university-subscribed databases | Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 4. Week | Accessing data and requesting publications from ULAKBIM | Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 5. Week | What is scientific writing? The Origins of Scientific Writing. | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 6. Week | Points to consider while writing a scientific article - Part 1 | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 7. Week | Points to consider while writing a scientific article - Part 2 | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 8. Week | Mid-term | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Presentation of Scientific Study | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 10. Week | Presentation of Scientific Study | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 11. Week | Rules of article writing | Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 12. Week | Ethical principles in a scientific research - Part 1 | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 13. Week | Ethical principles in a scientific research - Part 2 | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 14. Week | thical rules regarding research and publishing - Part 1 | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| • Erkuş, A., 2009. Scientific Research Process for Behavioral Sciences. Seçkin Yayıncılık Ankara. 221 pages. |
| Day, R. 1996. Bilimsel Makale Nasıl Yazılır, Nasıl Yayımlanır? ”, (Çev. G. A. Altay), Tübitak Yayınları Ankara, 233 s.Lodos, N. 1978 |
| Scientific Research and Writing Technique. Ege Regional Agricultural Research Institute Director's Publications No: 12, Menemen, 78 pages. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY3 | 2 | 2 | - |
| PY4 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 3 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY10 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY11 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY12 | 2 | 2 | - |
| PY13 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY14 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY15 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY16 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY17 | 4 | 4 | - |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 27 | 27 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 27 | 27 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 1 | 39 | 39 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Total Workload | 153 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
