BYEUA4 Scientific Research Methodology and Publication Ethics

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code BYEUA4
Name Scientific Research Methodology and Publication Ethics
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

1. To learn the scope and the basics of scientific research. 2. Learning the methods of data collection and access to scientific information. 3. Reading, understanding and analyzing scientific texts. 4. Learning to prepare a research report. 5. To have information about scientific ethics and to prevent unethical behaviors.

Course Content

Ethical Problems in Research, Unethical Behaviors and Prevention, Scientific Research Methods, Scientific Research Planning: Research Problems, Hypotheses and Objectives, Access to Scientific Information: Library, Digital Library, Databases, Scientific Data Collection and Measurement Methods, Data Analysis Methods and Presentations, Validity and Reliability Concepts, Research Proposal Writing-A 'Summary' Proposal Preparation, Research Report Preparation, Reporting Methods, Article Writing Basic Rules and Examples, Higher Education Council Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Instruction

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Şener Büyüköztürk , Özcan Aygün, Ebru Kılıç Çakmak, Şirin Karadeniz, “Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri”, Pegem Yayıncılık, ISBN: 9944919289, 2014, 2- Cumhur Ertekin, Nihat Berker, Aslıhan Tolun, Dinçer Ülkü, “Bilimsel araştırmalarda etik ve sorunlar”, TÜBA yayınları, ISBN: 9758593129, TÜBİTAK MATBAASI, 2002,

Notes

Adnan Erkuş, Davranış bilimleri için bilimsel araştırma süreci, Seçkin Kitabevi, ISBN: 9789750241215, 2009


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learns the scope and basics of scientific research
LO02 Learns access to scientific information and data collection methods.
LO03 Learns how to prepare a research report
LO04 Have knowledge of scientific ethics and prevent unethical behavior


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal At the end of the programme, the students acquire advanced knowledge on remote sensing and GIS theory 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The students gain knowledge on remote sensing technologies, sensors and platforms and remotely sensed data 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The students generate information using remotely sensed data and GIS together with database management skills.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The students develop the necessary skills for selecting and using appropriate techniques and tools for engineering practices, using information technologies effectively, and collecting, analysing and interpreting data. 2
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The students gain knowledge to use current data and methods for multi-disciplinary research 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The students gain technical competence and skills in using recent GIS and remote sensing software
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The students acquire knowledge on potential practical fields of use of remotely sensed data, and use their theoretical and practical knowledge for problem solution in the related professional disciplines.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students will be able to calculate and interpret physical and atmospheric variables by processing the satellite data. 3
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students can generate data for GIS projects using Remote Sensing techniques.
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gains the ability to analyze and interpret geographic data with GIS techniques 3
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gains the ability of problem solving, solving, solution oriented application development
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Acquires the ability to acquire, evaluate, record and apply information from satellite data 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Course aims and objectives Definition and features of scientific research Research planning process Setting research questions and generating hypotheses Read the relevant chapters in the books and examine the internet resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Definition and types of research design Sampling methods and sampling planning Data collection tools and methods Read the relevant chapters in the books and examine the internet resources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Data collection process and tools Qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods Interpretation and reporting of research results Read the relevant chapters in the books and examine the internet resources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 The concept of research ethics and its importance Ethics committees and obtaining permission The importance and structuring of scientific publications Read the relevant chapters in the books and examine the internet resources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Statistical analysis methods Hypothesis testing and confidence intervals Interpretation and explanation of results Read the relevant chapters in the books and examine the internet resources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 Scientific writing techniques and format Presentation techniques and preparation Poster presentations Read the relevant chapters in the books and examine the internet resources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 Authorship concept and author rank Article submission process and publication stages Article rejection reasons and resubmission process Read the relevant chapters in the books and examine the internet resources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Research evaluation concept and its importance Research criticism and critical reading Evaluation of research articles Read the relevant chapters in the books and examine the internet resources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Information access methods Data management and storage Data sharing and open access Read the relevant chapters in the books and examine the internet resources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Scientific ethics rules and applications Ethical conflicts and their solutions Ethical violations and consequences Read the relevant chapters in the books and examine the internet resources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
12 Scientific communication methods Popular science writing and publications New trends in science communication Read the relevant chapters in the books and examine the internet resources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 Data analysis software and tools Data visualization techniques Commonly used tools in data analysis Read the relevant chapters in the books and examine the internet resources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Presentation and interpretation of research results Use of graphs and tables Evaluation of the accuracy and reliability of the results Read the relevant chapters in the books and examine the internet resources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Publication ethics and rules Scientific ethics concept and principles Freedom of expression and limits in scientific studies Read the relevant chapters in the books and examine the internet resources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS