| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Ethics and Research Methodology | MAT501 | 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 Zeki SARIKAYA |
| Instructors |
Mehmet Zeki SARIKAYA |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Basic knowledge for education and sun related to scientific education and system, complexity and science education has knowledge |
| Course Content | |
| Learning Outcomes |
- 1. Knows the purpose, scope and content features of different types of scientific publications such as articles, papers and books. 2. will be able to divide his scientific work into main sections and subsections and prepare it for publication. 3. The necessary tables, graphs, etc. in a scientific publication. Has knowledge and ability to use software. 4. Knows the relevant reference selection and reference approach for scientific publication, can use up-to-date software to create bibliography. 5. knows and applies the ethical rules to be considered in the preparation of scientific publications. 6. Knows and acts in accordance with the processes of publication submission, reply to referees, revision, resubmission and printing from the time of preparation of scientific publications until publication. 7. Congress, symposium etc. will be able to prepare and fluently present their scientific work in current presentation formats. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Science and related concepts (science, theory, law, rule, principle, system, argument, assumption, hypothesis, method) | Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Ethical principles in science | Course Hours |
| 3. Week | Ethical rules for research and publication | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 4. Week | Unethical behaviors and ethical violations in the research and publication process | Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study |
| 5. Week | Evaluation of legal regulations related to research and publication ethics | Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Information Sources, databases and ways to reach | Course Hours |
| 7. Week | Scientific research methods | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 8. Week | Midterm | |
| 9. Week | Planning a scientific publication: Sections of the publication: Title, Authors, Abstract, Introduction | Course Hours |
| 10. Week | Parts of scientific publication: Methods and Results, Discussion, Bibliography, Acknowledgments, Appendices | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 11. Week | Preparing tables and graphics, Parts of scientific publication: Citing sources and creating bibliography – Writing programs | Course Hours |
| 12. Week | Scientific poster and oral presentation preparation | Other Activities Course Hours |
| 13. Week | Submission of Scientific Study | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 14. Week | Publishing process: journal selection, correspondence and printing process | Course Hours |
| Day, R. 1996. How to Write a Scientific Article, How to Publish it? ”, (trans. G. A. Altay), Tübitak Publications Ankara, 233 p.Lodos, N. 1978. Ethics and Problems in Scientific Research, Turkish Academy of Sciences Publications August 2002, ISBN: 9799758593124 Science Ethics, Istanbul University Publication No: 5048, 2011 ISBN: 978-975-404-906-0 Erkuş, A., 2009. Scientific Research Process for behavioral sciences. Distinguished Publishing Ankara. 221s Cargill, M. and O'Connor, P. 2009. Writing Scientific Research Articles: Strategy and Steps. Wiley-Blackwell. Scientific Research and Writing Techniques. Aegean Region Agricultural Research Institute Director Publications No: 12, Menemen, 78 p. Creswell, J.W. Research Design: Quantitative, qualitative and mixed method approaches, 3rd edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 2009 Karasar, N., Scientific Research Method: Concepts, principles, techniques 15th edition Ankara Nobel Publication Distribution 2005 Murray, R. How to write a thesis (translation: Ş. Çınkır, How to live a thesis) Memoir publications Ankara 2014 Seyitoğlu, H. Scientific Research and Writing, Gizem publications 2003 Duzce University Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences Thesis Writing Guide |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | 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 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Homework 1 | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Homework 2 | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Final | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Practice | 9.25 | 1 | 9.25 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Total Workload | 191.25 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
