Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research Techniques and Ethical Principles in Science
Course Code: FİZ303
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge, skills and the ability to conduct independent research on scientific research methods and them with information about the science ethics.

Course Content

Science, nature of science, development of science and scientific research; concept of ethics and ethical theories; research and publication ethics; unethical behaviors and ethical violations in the research process; ethical issues related to authorship and copyright; biased publication, editorship, referee and ethics; publication ethics and unethical behavior in publishing process; legislation and boards relating to research and publication ethics; ways to be followed in the identification of ethical violations; common violations of research, publications ethics and methods to prevent them.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hüseyin DERİN
Learning Outcomes
1.The student acquires the ability to define a research question within an appropriate theoretical framework.
2.The student acquires the ability to conduct scientific research in the field of physics.
3.The student acquires the ability to evaluate research data in according to the scientific methods.
4.The student acquires the ability to present research results in accordance with scientific rules.
5.The student knows the ethical principles that must be followed during the research and publication process.
6.The student knows the legal regulations and boards regarding research and publication ethics.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.ARSLAN, R. ve ÖKTEN, A. (1994) Research Methods, İstanbul: YTÜ
2.Ruacan, Ş. (2005). Bilimsel araştırma ve yayınlarda etik ilkeler. Gazi Tıp Dergisi, 16(4), 147-149.
3.Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi (2002). Bilimsel araştırmada etik ve sorunları. Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi Yayınları:
4.Doğan , M., Araştırma Teknikleri ve Bilimsel İletişimin Temellri, Ders Notları, Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi, Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi, Fizik Bölümü, Afyon
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Scientific communication. Basic concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic qualities should have in a researcher . Responsibilities of scientists.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Scientific method. Ways to follow in the scientific method
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Reading and reviewing related resources
Week 4 - Theoretical
Access to scientific information: Library, digital library, databases
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Reading and reviewing related resources
Week 5 - Theoretical
Scientific data collection and measurement methods
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Reading and reviewing related resources
Week 6 - Theoretical
Scientific research. History and basic criteria of scientific writing
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Reading and reviewing related resources
Week 7 - Theoretical
Observation techniques. Quantitative and qualitative observations
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Reading and reviewing related resources
Week 8 - Theoretical
Observation techniques. Quantitative and qualitative observations. Repeat subject (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Basic ethical principles in scientific research
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ethical problems/unethical behavior in research and its prevention
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Reading and reviewing related resources
Week 11 - Theoretical
Literature review, citation techniques and creating a bibliography list
Week 12 - Theoretical
Basic ethical principles in scientific research
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Reading and reviewing related resources
Week 13 - Theoretical
Common violations of research, publications ethics and methods to prevent them
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Reading and reviewing related resources
Week 14 - Theoretical
Writing a research proposal -Preparing a 'summary' proposal
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%50
Assignment2%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory80218
Assignment20511
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026