Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research and Ethics Techniques
Course Code: BSÖ678
Course Type: Required
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

The aim of the course is to introduce with main scientific research methods for graduate students, to provide, to experience preparing scientific research proposal, to implement appropriate research methods and to present statistical findings and conclusions in written format according to common scientific writing rules and publication ethics.

Course Content

Scientific research methods, process of scientific research, research questions and hypotheses, searching of literature, making a citation, publication ethics, ethical standards and legal limitations, data collection and analysis techniques, observation, interviewing, questionnaire, experimentation, referencing, findings and conclusion, scientific spelling rules

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Kürşat KARACABEY
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain scientific research and its characteristics
2.Experience the process of preparing scientific research proposal
3.Implement the suitable research methods and techniques for studies
4.Searching and citing of literatures
5. Knowing the ethical violations in scientific research process
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Hafner, A.W. 1998. Descriptive Statistical Techniques for Librarians.
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
Searching of literature
Week 5 - Theoretical
Writing of hypotheses
Week 6 - Theoretical
Determining research methods and models
Week 7 - Theoretical
Determining research methods and models (Midterm Exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Collection and analysis of data
Week 9 - Theoretical
Citation rules and techniques of scientific research
Week 10 - Theoretical
Interpretation and writing of the report
Week 11 - Theoretical
The ethical principles of scientific publication
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ethical standards, legal limitations and software
Week 13 - Theoretical
Responsible research publication: international standards for authors
Week 14 - Theoretical
Regulation for research and broadcasting board of TUBITAK Directive for scientific research and publication ethics of YOK
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory160232
Lecture - Practice2012
Assignment30412
Final Examination1044
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026