Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Scientific Ethics and Research Methodology FBE502 Turkish Compulsory 0 + 3 3.0 7.5
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Harika Özge ARSLAN
Instructor(s)
Goals The main purpose of this course is to provide information about the basic scientific research methods used in educational 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
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Knows the planning stages of a scientific research in science education
2 Knows the purpose, scope and content features of different types of scientific publications such as articles and books.
3 Knows the concepts of scientific ethics and can exhibit appropriate behavior.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction of the course content Interview
2. Week Basic concepts related to the scientific study on educational sciences Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Information sources, databases and access routes Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Science Ethics: Ethics for research and publication and characteristics of the research question Assignment 1: Finding an article Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Scientific research methods, Quantitative research methods Assignment 2: Writing a research question Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Sampling in educational scientific research Assignment 3: Arranging the research question Assignment 4: Finding and presenting quantitative research method sample studies Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Data collection tools Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Qualitative research methods and related patterns Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Midterm Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Validity, Reliability Assignment 5: Finding the appropriate data collection tool for the research question Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Reporting and Citation techniques Publishing process: journal selection, correspondence and printing process Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Data analysis and evaluation steps Assignment 6: Citing in-text and bibliography Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Presentation of research proposals Other Activities
14. Week Presentation of research proposals Other Activities
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To have comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of education in general, theory and practice in subject area education in particular, and basic concepts and theories of different disciplines that will contribute to this knowledge
2 To know the ways to reach the information necessary for lifelong learning
5 To be able to examine the studies in the field from a scientific point of view, to evaluate the data, to produce solution suggestions
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E. K., Akgün, Ö. E., Karadeniz, S., & Demirel, F. (2017). Scientific research methods. Pegem Citation Index, 1-360.
  • Creswell, J. W. (2013). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed method approaches.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 10 3 30
Research 1 20 20
Presentation (Preparation) 1 4 4
Sınavlar
Homework 1 6 6 36
Homework 2 2 20 40
Classroom Activities 5 4 20
Total Workload 192
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 7.5