| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Ethics and Research Methodology | ORM500 | 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 |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yaşar Selman GÜLTEKİN |
| Instructors |
Yaşar Selman GÜLTEKİN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The main purpose of this course is to provide information about the basic scientific research methods used in forestry sciences, to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare and present a qualified publication about scientific research, to comprehend the scientific ethical rules and academic writing rules that must be followed while preparing research, and to have information about the publication process of research. |
| Course Content | 1 Introduction of course content 2 Basic concepts of scientific study in forestry sciences 3 Information sources, databases and ways to access them 4 Science Ethics: Ethical rules for research and publishing and Characteristics of a research question Assignment 1: Finding an article 5 Scientific research methods, Quantitative research methods Homework 2: Writing a research question 6 Sampling in scientific research in forestry Assignment 3: Organizing the research question Assignment 4: Finding and presenting sample researches in quantitative research method 7 Data collection tools 8 Qualitative research methods and related designs Midterm exam (Research proposal introduction) 9 Mixed Method 10 Validity, Reliability Assignment 5: Finding a suitable data collection tool for the research question 11 Reporting and Citation techniques Publication process: journal selection, correspondence and publication process 12 Data analysis and evaluation steps Homework 6: Citation in text and bibliography 13 Presentation of research proposals 14 Presentation of research proposals |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Knows the planning stages of a scientific research in forestry - Knows the purpose, scope and content features of different types of scientific publications such as articles and books. - Knows the concepts of scientific ethics and can exhibit appropriate behavior. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction of the course content | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Basic concepts related to the scientific study on educational sciences | |
| 3. Week | Information sources, databases and access routes | |
| 4. Week | Science Ethics: Ethics for research and publication and characteristics of the research question Assignment 1: Finding an article | |
| 5. Week | Scientific research methods, Quantitative research methods Assignment 2: Writing a research question | |
| 6. Week | Sampling in educational scientific research Assignment 3: Arranging the research question Assignment 4: Finding and presenting quantitative research method sample studies | |
| 7. Week | Data collection tools | |
| 8. Week | Qualitative research methods and related patterns Midterm (Research proposal introduction section) | |
| 9. Week | Mixed methods | |
| 10. Week | Validity, Reliability Assignment 5: Finding the appropriate data collection tool for the research question | |
| 11. Week | Reporting and Citation techniques Publishing process: journal selection, correspondence and printing process | |
| 12. Week | Data analysis and evaluation steps Assignment 6: Citing in-text and bibliography | |
| 13. Week | Presentation of research proposals | |
| 14. Week | Presentation of research proposals |
| Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E. K., Akgün, Ö. E., Karadeniz, S., & Demirel, F. (2017). Scientific research methods. Pegem Citation Index, 1-360. |
| Daşdemir, İ. 2021. Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara. |
| Creswell, J. W. (2013). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed method approaches. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 40 |
| PY2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 40 |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | - |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 40 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 40 |
| PY6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | - |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | - |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 40 |
| 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Research | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Practice | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Homework 1 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Homework 2 | 2 | 16 | 32 |
| Final | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Classroom Activities | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Total Workload | 153 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
