Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research and Publication Ethics
Course Code: ZTM551
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To introduce graduate students to basic concepts related to scientific research methods, to ensure that they have experienced the process of preparing a scientific research proposal, to apply their studies with appropriate research methods and techniques, and to obtain a written report in accordance with scientific writing rules and ethical rules. as their purpose.

Course Content

To introduce graduate students to the basic concepts of scientific research methods, to enable them to experience the process of preparing a scientific research proposal, to apply their studies with appropriate research methods and techniques, and to obtain a written report in accordance with scientific writing rules and ethical rules. as their purpose.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Cengiz ÖZARSLAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain scientific research and its properties
2.To be able to prepare scientific research proposal
3.To be able to apply appropriate research methods and techniques
4.To be able to search and cite literature
5.To be able to apply information about ethical standards, software and legal limitations
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Scientific Research and Writing Techniques, Alfa Publications, Istanbul. Day 2, R.A. 1996.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Research methodology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Determining the research topic
Week 3 - Theoretical
Defining the research problem
Week 4 - Theoretical
Scanning resources
Week 5 - Theoretical
Writing the hypothesis
Week 6 - Theoretical
Determining the research method and model
Week 7 - Theoretical
Data collection and analysis
Week 8 - Theoretical
Data collection and analysis
Week 9 - Theoretical
Scientific research writing rules and techniques
Week 10 - Theoretical
Interpretation and report writing
Week 11 - Theoretical
Principles of scientific publication ethics
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ethical standards, legal limitations and software
Week 13 - Theoretical
Responsible research publication: international standards for authors
Week 14 - Theoretical
Responsible research publication: international standards for authors
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Assignment64448
Midterm Examination1639
Final Examination1639
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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4
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026