Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Methods
Course Code: BYK634
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
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

The aim and definition of science, features of scientific knowledge, scientific knowledge and values system, the emergence and development of modern science, methods in social sciences, main research methods, data collection methods, measurement and test techniques

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain scientific research and its properties
2.To be able to prepare scientific research reccomendation
3.To be able to apply appropriate research methods and techniques
4.To be able to search and cite literature
5.To learn data collection and analysis techniques
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Research Techniques and Report Writing, 1. Arıkan, R.2000.
2.Scientific Research and Writing Techniques,Cebeci, S.2015
3. Descriptive Statistical Techniques for Librarians. , Hafner, A.W. 1998.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Scientific Research Methods and Philosophy of Science
Week 2 - Theoretical
Research methodology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Determining the research topic
Week 4 - Theoretical
Defining the research problem
Week 5 - Theoretical
Literature review
Week 6 - Theoretical
Writing the hypothesis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Determining the research method and model
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Scientific Research Methods Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Data collection and analysis
Week 10 - Theoretical
Scientific research writing rules and techniques
Week 11 - Theoretical
Interpretation and report writing
Week 12 - Theoretical
Principles of scientific publication ethics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ethical standards, legal limitations and software
Week 14 - Theoretical
Responsible research publication: international standards for authors
Week 15 - Theoretical
TÜBİTAK research and publication board regulation YÖK scientific research and publication ethics directive
Week 16 - Final Exam
Scientific Research Methods Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140235
Assignment113215
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-2
5
5
4
5
5
OÇ-3
5
4
5
5
4
OÇ-4
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026