| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Research Methods and Publication Ethics | TAR601 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Theoretical |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Sabit DOKUYAN |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | 1. The course will enable students to learn the methods of research used in academic research. 2. Students will be able to plan research. 3. Students will be able to define the limits of a research topic. 4. Students will be able to bring a research topic into a suitable manner from the aspect of academic qualities 5. Students will be able to report research results in accordance with the rules. 6. To act in accordance with ethical values and principles throughout the research period. |
| Course Content | What to do in a study using the Scientific Research Method, how to proceed, how to identify the problem, how to concretize the purpose, how to determine the right method for the research, how to develop test materials, how to cite citations, and how to discuss the findings and reach conclusions. Also analysis of various articles on the development of research methodology. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | What is Scientific Research? Definition and Types of Research | |
| 2. Week | Ethical Rules and Values a Researcher Should Follow | |
| 3. Week | Literature Research | |
| 4. Week | Archives that can be used in historical research | |
| 5. Week | Libraries that can be used for historical research | |
| 6. Week | Digital archives and Virtual Libraries | |
| 7. Week | Documents Reliability: Inner Trust-Outer Evaluation | |
| 8. Week | Midterm Exam | |
| 9. Week | Quantification and Consideration | |
| 10. Week | International Index | |
| 11. Week | International Reference Systems | |
| 12. Week | Types of Publications | |
| 13. Week | Digital Programs in the Writing Process | |
| 14. Week | Text Creation Method |
| M.Kütükoğlu(2014), Tarih Araştırmalarında Usul, Ankara: TTK Yayınları; Z.Togan(1985), Tarihte Usul, İstanbul: Enderun Yayınları, Babbie, Earl, The Practice of Social Research, 11th edition, Thomson Chambers, Gary Writing and Presenting Research Papers Graziano, A Research Methods: A Process of Inquiry |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 6 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
