Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Techniques and Project Preparation
Course Code: ZTY627
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: 6
Objectives of the Course

At the end of this course, students will acquire the knowledge and skills to carry out a project by choosing a scientific research topic appropriate to their field of expertise.

Course Content

Things to know before preparing a project; Basic concepts (knowledge, science, scientific research, scientific activities, terms related to scientific research), selection of scientific research topic, hypothesis formation, research planning, project management, analysis and documentation of research results will be explained. Project cycles and phases will be discussed through active discussions. Within the scope of this course, applications in project writing, project presentations, scoring and use of evaluation compass will be examined.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ercan YEŞİLIRMAK
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to use presentation techniques,
2.To be able to apply research report, book presentation, thesis, article and project writing techniques,
3.To be able to apply data collection and analysis techniques,
4.To be able to research relevant literature and create a project topic
5.To be able to present a project in accordance with scientific rules.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Çepni, S. (2001), “Araştırma ve Proje Çalışmalarına Giriş”, Erol Ofset, Trabzon
2.Gürdal, A.(2004), “Proje Raporu Yazımı” İlk ve Orta Öğretimde Araştırma Teknikleri ve Proje, Maltepe Üniversitesi Yayınları, İstanbul.
3.Şahin, F.(2004), ”Proje ve Okul” İlk ve Orta Öğretimde Araştırma Teknikleri ve Proje, Maltepe Üniversitesi Yayınları, İstanbul.
4.Yalçın, Ş.(2004), ”Proje ve Okul” İlk ve Orta Öğretimde Araştırma Teknikleri ve proje, Maltepe Üniversitesi Yayınları, İstanbul
5.TÜBİTAK project preparation guides; Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Research and Development support program Project Preparation and Application guide; Ministry of Industry and Technology development agencies project preparation guides, European Union project preparation guides.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts: Scientific Research and Its Importance, The Place and Importance of Technology in Scientific Research, Research Education
Week 2 - Theoretical
Preparing a Scientific Project Proposal: Problem, Purpose, Importance, Hypotheses,
Week 3 - Theoretical
Preparing a Scientific Project Proposal: Definitions, Documentation
Week 4 - Theoretical
Preparing a Scientific Research Proposal: Literature Scanning and Collection, Utilizing the Internet, Following Periodicals,
Week 5 - Theoretical
Preparing a Scientific Research Proposal: Method
Week 6 - Theoretical
Scientific Project Preparation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Scientific Project Writing and Scientific Project Presentation,
Week 8 - Theoretical
Thesis Research: Establishing a Hypothesis, Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Thesis Research: Establishing a Hypothesis
Week 10 - Theoretical
Design of the Thesis: Compilation of Scientific Study
Week 11 - Theoretical
Statistical Studies
Week 12 - Theoretical
Thesis Writing and Thesis Defense Stage
Week 13 - Theoretical
Presentation Forms of a Scientific Study (Poster Presentation or Oral Presentation)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Preparation and Writing of a Scientific Research Article
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143042
Assignment2408
Individual Work144056
Midterm Examination118321
Final Examination120323
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
5
4
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5
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4
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OÇ-5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026