Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Publication Reading
Course Code: CGB259
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: 4
Objectives of the Course

To be able to read and analyze scientific publications

Course Content

To be able to use scientific sources, literature research, STROBE learning, pay attention to ethical rules, read publications, prepare publications, reports and presentations, prepare research project proposals, use databases and web resources

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To know scientific ethics, scientific validity and reliability issues.
2.Searching the literature
3.Apply data collection and analysis techniques.
4.Having skills in research report, book presentation, thesis, article and project writing.
5.Using presentation techniques
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Karagöz, Y. ve Mesci, M. (2019). Research and Publication Ethics.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Terminological study on research topics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Scientific thinking and development
Week 3 - Theoretical
Scientific ethics, validity and reliability of acquired knowledge in science
Week 4 - Theoretical
Scientific research methods
Week 5 - Theoretical
Scientific research techniques
Week 6 - Theoretical
Literature search and use of databases
Week 7 - Theoretical
General writing techniques
Week 8 - Theoretical
Examples of writing techniques (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Research report writing rules
Week 10 - Theoretical
Research report preparation
Week 11 - Theoretical
Scientific publication quality
Week 12 - Theoretical
Reading scientific publications
Week 13 - Theoretical
Scientific publication evaluation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Presentation
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Seminar1%20
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%50
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)117
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes