Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics FZY517 Turkish Compulsory 1 + 2 2.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Özge BEYAZÇİÇEK
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Özge BEYAZÇİÇEK (Bahar), Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Özge BEYAZÇİÇEK (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is to provide knowledge about the fundamental principles of scientific research, research methods, data collection and analysis techniques, scientific publishing processes, and ethical principles, and to develop students’ skills in planning, conducting, and reporting scientific research.
Course Content This course covers the fundamental concepts of scientific research, identification of research problems, hypothesis development, research methods, data collection techniques, scientific writing rules, literature review methods, article and thesis writing processes, publication ethics, plagiarism and ethical violations, and principles of research and publication ethics.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explain the fundamental stages of the scientific research process.
2 Develop skills in defining research problems and formulating hypotheses.
3 Analyze basic research methods and data collection techniques used in scientific studies
4 Develop skills in conducting literature reviews and evaluating scientific sources.
5 Prepare research reports or scientific manuscripts according to scientific writing rules.
6 Explain principles of research and publication ethics and evaluate ethical violations.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to scientific research
2. Week Basic concepts of scientific research
3. Week Research problem and hypothesis development
4. Week Research methods and research design
5. Week Quantitative research methods
6. Week Qualitative research methods
7. Week Data collection methods
8. Week Literature review techniques
9. Week Scientific data analysis and interpretation
10. Week Scientific writing rules
11. Week Article and thesis writing techniques
12. Week Scientific publishing process
13. Week Research and publication ethics, plagiarism
14. Week General evaluation and student presentations
*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 enough knowledge in Basic Medical Physiology and Basic Medical Sciences to support those physiology notions, as well as to evaluate and improve those knowledge.
2 To keep up with the literature in the field, and their knowledge and skills in their profession as well as to realize and apply lifelong learning process.
3 To design scientific research in their field and, to conduct that research individually or with their team. To have enough knowledge in statistic, to use necessary software and to offer solutions to problems
4 To know the importance of the collaboration with related medical science disciplines and, to use their knowledge and problem solving skills in the studies between those disciplines.
5 To write a report of a participated research as well as to publish or present that research in national and international meetings.
6 To use the technology of informatics and communication as much as the field demanded.
7 To have enough knowledge of laboratory safety and research ethics as well as to consider those values in data collection, data interpretation and its announcement phases.
8 To have enough skills and knowledge to use basic laboratory instruments as well as the sophisticated ones which are related to their research field.
9 To have enough skills and knowledge to use basic laboratory instruments as well as the sophisticated ones which are related to their research field.
10 To have skills of presentation and transmitting their knowledge.
11 To communicate and defend their original ideas with national and international scientists by using the way of writing, speaking and presenting.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY11 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Scientific Research Methods and Publication Ethics Book (Authors: Prof. Dr. Dursun Kırbaş, Dr. Filiz Ekim Çevik)
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 1 14
Ders Dışı
Homework 7 1 7
Preparation, After Class Study 12 2 24
Research 12 3 36
Presentation (Preparation) 14 3 42
Practice 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0