Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research and Publication Ethics
Course Code: HRS643
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

This course covers the concept of research ethics, related concepts, the most discussed research ethics issues, clinical research, non-invasive clinical research, how to ensure scientific validity and reliability in animal experiments, the most common research ethics violations and prevention methods, attention to ethical committee applications to give information and awareness about the issues to be taken, sample ethical application process, ways to be followed in case of violation detection.

Course Content

The concept of research ethics, related concepts, the most discussed research ethics issues, clinical research, non-invasive clinical research, the most common research ethics violations

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Fatma DEMİRKIRAN
Prof. Filiz ADANA
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain scientific research and its properties
2.To be able to prepare scientific research proposal
3.To be able to apply appropriate research methods and techniques
4.To be able to search and cite literature
5.To be able to apply information about ethical standards, software and legal limitations
6.To be able to write a report according to scientific writing rules
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Arıkan, R.2000. Araştırma Teknikleri ve Rapor Yazma, Gazi Kitabevi, Ankara.
2.Cebeci, S.2015. Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma Teknikleri, Alfa Yayınları, İstanbul
3.Hafner, A.W. 1998. Descriptive Statistical Techniques for Librarians. 4. Chicago
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Research methodology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Determining the research topic
Week 3 - Theoretical
Defining the research problem
Week 4 - Theoretical
Scanning resources
Week 5 - Theoretical
Writing the hypothesis
Week 6 - Theoretical
Determining the research method and model
Week 7 - Theoretical
Data collection and analysis
Week 8 - Theoretical
Scientific research writing rules and techniques (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Interpretation and report writing
Week 10 - Theoretical
Principles of scientific publication ethics
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ethical standards, legal limitations and software
Week 12 - Theoretical
Responsible research publication: international standards for authors
Week 13 - Theoretical
TÜBİTAK research and publication board regulation YÖK scientific research and publication ethics directive
Week 14 - Theoretical
End of term presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)55
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-6
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026