Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Methods and Project Preparation
Course Code: İFB603
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 choose a scientific research topic suitable for their expertise and complete a project.

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. Hilal AKTAMIŞ
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.Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2008). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Pegem Akademi, Ankara.
2.Çepni, S. (2012). Araştırma ve Proje Çalışmalarına Giriş. 6. Baskı. Süzer Kitap Kırtasiye, Trabzon.
3.Cohen, J. & Cohen, P. (1983). Applied Multiple Regression/Correlation Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences, 2nd ed., New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Publishers.
4.Frankel, J.R. and Wallen, N.E. (1996). How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education, 3rd ed., New York, USA, Mc Grawhill, Inc.
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, Significance, Hypotheses,
Week 3 - Theoretical
Preparing a Scientific Project Proposal: Definitions, Documentation
Week 4 - Theoretical
Preparing a Scientific Research Proposal: Searching and Collecting Literature, Using the Internet, Following Periodical Publications.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Preparing a Scientific Research Proposal: Methodology
Week 6 - Theoretical
Scientific Project Preparation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Scientific Project Writing and Scientific Project Presentation
Week 8 - Theoretical
Ethics in Scientific research project (midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Thesis Research: Hypothesis Building
Week 10 - Theoretical
Thesis Design: Compilation of Scientific Study
Week 11 - Theoretical
Statistical studies
Week 12 - Theoretical
Thesis Writing and Thesis Presentation Stage
Week 13 - Theoretical
Presentation Methods for a Scientific Study (Poster Presentation or Oral Presentation)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Preparing and Writing a Scientific Research Paper
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130339
Assignment2048
Individual Work130226
Midterm Examination130333
Final Examination140444
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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1
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2
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026