| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Ethics and Research Methodology | ORM500 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Yaşar Selman GÜLTEKİN |
| Instructor(s) | Doç. Dr. Ali Kemal ÖZBAYRAM (Güz) |
| 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 |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Knows the planning stages of a scientific research in forestry |
| 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. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction of the course content | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 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 |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Based on graduate level proficiency, to accomplish the level of experties in the field of forestry | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | The skill to use theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in the field of forestry, to incorporate knowledge from different disciplines to create new information and to solve important problems using the methods of scientific research | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | By taking leadership responsibility, the ability to conduct independent research on a complex problem, to develop new approaches for new solutions, to publish the results | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | The competence of critical and analytical thinking | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Using information and communication technologies, the skill to transfer new information and insights on forestry activities to different interest groups in written and oral means | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | The skill to communicate effectively in oral and written presentations at international level | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | The ability to take into consideration of the scientific, social, cultural and ethical values at all stages of data collection, evaluation and interpretation | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | The ability to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans in forestry, incorporating relevant issues and evaluating results within the framework of total quality management processes | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | The ability to use and interpret background information to solve problems using, practical skills in interdisciplinary studies | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| PY2 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| PY6 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Research | 14 | 2 | 28 | |
| Practice | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
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Sınavlar |
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 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
