Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Techniques
Course Code: ONK635
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

The course aims to introduce students to the basic concepts of scientific research techniques, to enable them to experience the process of preparing a scientific research proposal, to apply the appropriate research methods and techniques to their studies, to present the findings and results obtained with statistical data as a written report in accordance with scientific writing rules and ethical rules.

Course Content

opics such as defining the research topic and problem, researching the source, establishing hypothesis, determining research method and model, ethical principles of scientific publication and ethical standards will be covered.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain scientific research and its features
2.Prepare a scientific research proposal
3.Research methods and techniques suitable for studies
4.Search and cite literature
5.Learn data collection and analysis techniques
6.Information about ethical standards, software and legal restrictions
7.Define research methods, journal selection and impact factor in oncology
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Research Methods for Science, Michael P. Marder, Cambridge University Press, 2011, ISBN 978-0521145848
2.Bilimsel Yöntem ve Araştırma Teknikleri, İbrahim Arslanoğlu, Gazi Kitabevi, 2016, ISBN 9786053443506
3.Ahmet Asan, SCI-EXPANDED, SSCI, AHCI ve ETKİ FAKTÖRÜ (= Impact Factor), Sağlık Bilimlerinde süreli yayıncılık, Türk Tıp Dizini, 2005, 221-263
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
Literature research
Week 5 - Theoretical
Writing the hypothesis
Week 6 - Theoretical
Determining the research method and model
Week 7 - Theoretical
Collection and analysis of data-1
Week 8 - Theoretical
Collection and analysis of data-2 (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Citing, scientific research writing rules and techniques
Week 10 - Theoretical
Interpretation and report writing
Week 11 - Theoretical
Scientific publication ethics principles
Week 12 - Theoretical
TÜBİTAK research and editorial board regulation, YÖK scientific research and publication ethics directive
Week 13 - Theoretical
Research Techniques in Oncology
Week 14 - Theoretical
Journal selection, impact factor and search indexes in oncology
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Assignment1415
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination1628
Final Examination112214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)56
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026