Information Package / Course Catalogue
Science and Research Ethics
Course Code: BESE233
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

To gain skills in this area by providing information and applications about the process and techniques of scientific research

Course Content

Definition, characteristics and method of science; scientific research and its stages; to select, limit and prepare a research proposal; data collection; access to domestic and international publications, preparation of research report, writing the order of a scientific study and presentation in front of the community

Name of Lecturer(s)
Res. Assist. Ünsal ALTINIŞIK
Learning Outcomes
1. To have the ability of Critical Thinking
2. To acquire analytical thinking skills
3.To be able to explain scientific research and its properties
4.To be able to apply appropriate research methods and techniques
5.To be able to write a report according to scientific writing rules
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Borzun, J., & Graff, H. F. (1999). The Modern Researcher. TÜBİTAK Publications.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The aim of the course
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition, characteristics and management of science
Week 3 - Theoretical
Scientific research and its stages
Week 4 - Theoretical
Selecting, limiting and preparing a research proposal
Week 5 - Theoretical
Data Collection
Week 6 - Theoretical
Preparation of research report
Week 7 - Theoretical
Content, sections in research reports
Week 8 - Theoretical
Methods for Detecting Ethical Violations/Evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Footnotes, figures, charts in research reports
Week 10 - Theoretical
Writing the research reportWriting the research report
Week 11 - Theoretical
Common Research and Publication Ethics Violations and Methods to Prevent Them
Week 12 - Theoretical
Plagiarism Report Study
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ethics-related news
Week 14 - Theoretical
Seminar / student presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment40312
Individual Work4014
Final Examination1123
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026