Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Methods and Ethics
Course Code: İKP623
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Developing scientific research skills

Course Content

Research in Science; basic concepts, methods, steps, planning, topic selection, source scanning, critical making, goal setting, variable-scaling determination, problem identification, hypothesis building, data collection and analysis, report writing and publication ethic

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Kıymet YAVUZASLAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic concepts of scientific research.
2.Explains the stages of a scientific research.
3.They have the knowledge and equipment to interpret a scientific research and design and conduct a small research.
4.Knows ethical rules in research.
5.Develops a positive attitude toward knowledge and scientific research.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Altay, A. G, (translater), How to Write and Publish a Scientific Article, by Robert A. Day, TÜBİTAK, 1996
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concepts of scientific research and ethics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic characteristics of research in science
Week 3 - Theoretical
Quantitative and qualitative research methods
Week 4 - Theoretical
Scientific research steps
Week 5 - Theoretical
Research planning and research topic selection
Week 6 - Theoretical
Scanning of sources and scientific writing criticism
Week 7 - Theoretical
Determination of research objectives
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Determination of research variables and scales
Week 10 - Theoretical
Identification of research problems and establishment of hypotheses
Week 11 - Theoretical
Determination of research patterns and research methods
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ethics of data collection and analysis of data
Week 13 - Theoretical
Report writing and use of research results, research ethics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Publication ethics
Week 15 - Theoretical
General evaluation
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Individual Work141242
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)131
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026