Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research, Ethics, and Presentation Techniques
Course Code: BYL458
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to enable students to acquire fundamental knowledge and skills related to scientific research processes, research methods, and data analysis; to raise awareness about scientific ethics and plagiarism; and to develop competence in scientific writing and effective presentation techniques.

Course Content

This course covers the scientific research process and key concepts; theoretical foundations of research; methodological research planning; qualitative and quantitative research methods; data collection and analysis techniques in scientific studies; skills for reading and interpreting scientific texts; research methodologies; ethical principles in scientific writing and issues related to plagiarism; as well as principles, preparation, and implementation of effective oral and poster presentations.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Tülay ÇELİK
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the fundamental principles of scientific presentations and effective communication skills.
2.Plans oral presentation structure, develops content, and applies time management techniques.
3.Uses presentation tools and digital materials effectively.
4.Prepares and delivers oral and poster presentations; receives and provides feedback
5.Defines the fundamental concepts of the scientific research process and formulates a research question.
6.Differentiates between qualitative and quantitative research methods and applies appropriate data collection techniques.
7.Analyzes scientific data and prepares reports.
8.Explains ethical principles in scientific writing and plagiarism; evaluates measures against ethical violations.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ekiz, D. (2003). Eğitimde araştırma yöntem ve metodlarına giriş. Ankara: Anı.
2.İslamoglu, H.A. (2002). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri . Istanbul: Beta
3.Medevar, B.P. (1994). Genç bilimadamina ögütler . (N. Arik çev.). TÜBITAK.
4.Başarılı Sunum Teknikleri, Andrew Bradbury, Yayıncılık / İş Dünyası Dizisi, 2006
5.Özdamar, K. (2003). Modern bilimsel arastirma yöntemleri . Eskisehir: Kaan yayınevi
6.İletişim Beden Dili ve Sunum Teknikleri, İlhan UÇAR, Cantekin Matbaacılık, Ankara, 2007
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Fundamental principles of effective presentations and communication skills in scientific studies
Week 2 - Theoretical
Oral presentation techniques: Structure, content, and time management
Week 3 - Theoretical
Use of presentation tools and digital materials
Week 4 - Theoretical
Practical presentation exercises and feedback techniques
Week 5 - Theoretical
Planning and designing effective poster presentations in scientific studies
Week 6 - Theoretical
Introduction to the scientific research process and fundamental concepts
Week 7 - Theoretical
Formulating research questions and conducting literature reviews for scientific studies
Week 8 - Theoretical
Qualitative and quantitative research methods (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Data collection techniques in scientific research
Week 10 - Theoretical
Analysis and reporting of scientific data
Week 11 - Theoretical
Stages of reading, evaluating, and writing scientific texts
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ethical principles in scientific writing and plagiarism
Week 13 - Theoretical
Academic integrity and causes of ethical violations in scientific research
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sanctions against ethical violations in scientific research
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Individual Work2024
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)80
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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OÇ-1
4
4
4
3
OÇ-2
4
4
3
5
2
3
OÇ-3
4
3
4
3
OÇ-4
4
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4
3
OÇ-5
4
3
4
3
4
OÇ-6
4
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4
3
3
OÇ-7
4
4
3
2
OÇ-8
4
4
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026