Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research and Publication Ethics
Course Code: VBY540
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master'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 this course is to give information about ethics and ethical theories, research ethics and publication ethics.Emphasis on unethical behaviors and how to identify violations of research and publication ethics and provide necessary information about the measures to be taken.

Course Content

Ethics and profession concept, Ethical theories, The concept and basic principles of research ethics, Unethical behaviors and ethical violations in the research process, Publication ethics and basic principles, Unethical behaviors and ethical violations in the publication process, Evaluating and discussing the legislation on research and publication ethics.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Pınar Alkım ULUTAŞ
Learning Outcomes
1.Ethic, Scientific ethic and to knowledge to prevent the ethical problems
2.To be able to search literature and to have information about correct citation
3.To have knowledge about ethical theories, software related to ethics and legal limitations
4.To have knowledge about scientific writing and writing ethical reports
5.To have knowledge about research and publication ethics and evaluation of legislation
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Creswell, J. W. (2014). Nitel, Nicel Araştırma Deseni ve Karma Yöntem Yaklaşımları (Çev. Ed. S. B. Demir), Eğiten Kitap, Ankara. Creswell, J. W. (2009).
2.Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır? (Çev.: G. A. Altay).
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Ethic and Morality
Week 2 - Theoretical
Scientific Research
Week 3 - Theoretical
Scientific Ethic
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ethical Rules in Scientific Studies
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ethical Rules of Researching
Week 6 - Theoretical
Ethical rules regarding participants and subjects
Week 7 - Theoretical
Ethical Rules regarding research process and results
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Piracy , theft , looting plagiarism
Week 10 - Theoretical
Plagiarism detection programs
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ethics Committee
Week 12 - Theoretical
Animal experiments Ethics Committee
Week 13 - Theoretical
Preparing Ethics committee report
Week 14 - Theoretical
Assignment Presantations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Assignment1%10
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)47
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
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OÇ-1
4
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
4
5
OÇ-3
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026