Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Methods
Course Code: VDJ548
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

To give information about scientific research techniques, writing thesis and scientific papers, preparing posters and oral presentations.

Course Content

Science, scientific research and types of scientific research, defining and planningscientific research topics, collecting and evaluating scientific data, searching in scientific databases, features and writing of thesis and scientific papers, features and preparation of poster and oral presentation.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Bilginer TUNA
Learning Outcomes
1.Gains general knowledge about scientific research types.
2.Gains knowledge of the implementation of scientific research.
3.Gains knowledge about preparation of thesis, scientific paper, poster and oral presentation.
4.Find and use professional resources in the field.
5.Have knowledge and make suggestions about the area.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Michael Davis, Ethics in the University, 1999. Routledge, Londra, UK
2.Day, R.A., Bilimsel Makale Nasıl yazılır ve yayımlanır Çev. Gülay Aşkar Altay, TÜBİTAK Bilgi kitapları dizisi, 1996, Ankara
3.Alaçam E. Bilimsel Etkinlik ve Yayım. Medisan Yayınevi, 2001, Ankara
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is science and scientific research?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Scientific research types
Week 3 - Theoretical
Selection of scientific research subject
Week 4 - Theoretical
Planing of scientific research
Week 5 - Theoretical
Data collection in scientific research
Week 6 - Theoretical
Assesment of databases in scientific research
Week 7 - Theoretical
Searching in databases for scientific research (Mid-term exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Thesis writing rules and specifications
Week 9 - Theoretical
Thesis writing rules and specifications
Week 10 - Theoretical
Thesis writing rules and specifications
Week 11 - Theoretical
Properties of a scientific papers
Week 12 - Theoretical
Preparation of scientific papers
Week 13 - Theoretical
Preparation and properties of scientific posters
Week 14 - Theoretical
Preparation and properties of oral presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Assignment2%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment2114
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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
OÇ-1
5
3
OÇ-2
5
3
OÇ-3
5
3
OÇ-4
4
3
OÇ-5
5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026