| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | MKT591 | 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 | |
| Instructors |
Şenol ŞİRİN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to examine the scientific research process (problem identification, data collection, data analysis and interpretation of results), to review major scientific research methods (experimental method, description method, etc.) and to find research questions necessary for students to conduct research on a particular subject. To ensure that students learn the techniques of hypothesizing, conceptualization, measurement, data collection, data analysis, data evaluation/interpretation and report writing. |
| Course Content | In this course, the concept of ethics and ethical theories, research ethics and publication ethics, and unethical behaviors will be emphasized. The aim is to raise knowledge and awareness about the most common research and publication ethics violations and the methods to prevent them, and the methods to be followed in case of detection of a violation. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- To understand scientific research techniques. - To understand and analyze the ethical aspects of certain situations related to science and technology. - To understand all aspects of ethical theories, scientific research and publication ethics, and the concept of professional ethics. - To be able to design a scientific research and conduct it in accordance with ethical rules. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Scientific research and scientific research processes | Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Scientific research methods (Qualitative Research) | Course Hours |
| 3. Week | Scientific research methods (Quantitative Research) | Course Hours |
| 4. Week | Measuring tools used in scientific research | Course Hours |
| 5. Week | Data collection processes and analysis methods | Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Concepts of validity and reliability | Course Hours |
| 7. Week | Determining the research problem and hypotheses | Course Hours |
| 8. Week | Determining the research problem and hypotheses | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Concept of ethics and profession, Ethical theories | Course Hours |
| 10. Week | Concept and basic principles of research ethics | Course Hours |
| 11. Week | Unethical behavior and ethical violations during the research process | Course Hours |
| 12. Week | Publication ethics and basic principles | Course Hours |
| 13. Week | Unethical behavior and ethical violations during the publication process | Course Hours |
| 14. Week | Evaluation and discussion of legal legislation regarding research and publication ethics | Course Hours |
| Creswell, J. W. (2014). Nitel, Nicel Araştırma Deseni ve Karma Yöntem Yaklaşımları (Çev. Ed. S. B. Demir) |
| Eğiten Kitap, Ankara. Creswell, J. W. (2009). Research Design: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 3rd Edition, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Day, R.A. (1996) |
| Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır? (Çev.: G. A. Altay). TÜBİTAK, Ankara. Karasar, N. (2004) |
| Araştırmalarda Rapor Hazırlama, 12. Baskı, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara. Karasar, N. (2005) |
| Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar, İlkeler, Teknikler, 15. Baskı, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 5 | 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 |
| Research | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Other Activities | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Total Workload | 153 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
