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| Code | ÖH701 |
| Name | The Scientific Research Methods of Law |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 8 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ÖMER KORKUT
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to develop the ability to conduct scientific research in the field of law. It aims to teach students legal research methods, effective use of sources, academic writing rules and scientific ethical principles. In addition, methodological information on how to prepare theses, articles, reports and other academic studies will be provided, enabling students to gain the competence to conduct independent research.
Course Content
1. Fundamentals of Scientific Research and Scientificity in the Field of Law, 2. Legal Sources and Document Analysis, 3. Methods in Legal Research, 4. Academic Writing Rules and Techniques, 5. Scientific Ethics and Citation Rules, 6. Use of Digital Resources in Legal Research, 7. Research Project and Presentation Techniques.
Course Precondition
There is no precondition.
Resources
Kemal Gözler, Bilimsel yazma ve Yayınlama, Bursa 2022. Karayalçın, Y., Yongalık, A., Hukukta Öğretim Kaynaklar Metod Problem Çözme, 8. Baskı, Ankara 2018. Odman, A., Sütçü, S. S., Kaya, O, Hukukta Bilimsel Araştırma Nasıl Yapılır Makale ve Tez Yazımında Yöntem, Ankara 2022.
Notes
Yıldız, Burçak: Hukuk Alanında Tez veya Makale Yazarken -Şekle İlişkin Olarak- Dikkat Edilmesi Gereken Bazı Hususlar Hakkında, Ankara Barosu Dergisi, 78 (4), s. 157-215.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts related to scientific research in the field of law. |
| LO02 | Classifies scientific research in law according to their aims and methods. |
| LO03 | Describes the main lines of the scientific research process. |
| LO04 | Conducts literature review to determine scientific research topic. |
| LO05 | Determines the scope and plan of the determined research topic. |
| LO06 | It systematically addresses the research topic it has determined with the stages of introduction, development and conclusion. |
| LO07 | Cites relevant sources appropriately when preparing the research paper. |
| LO08 | Creates a proper bibliography from the sources used. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts, legal rules and legal methodology in the field of private law. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates legal norms, theories and current developments from a critical perspective. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Follows and systematically analyses legal literature at national and international levels. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains scientific research and academic study methods on legal issues. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Integrates information from different fields by examining the relationships between legal disciplines. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Resolves private law disputes using legal interpretation methods. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies problem-solving and decision-making skills in legal decision-making processes. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Effectively uses technical knowledge in the field of private law in written and oral form in Turkish and English. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Researches legal issues independently and takes an active role in academic studies. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility and produces solutions for complex situations encountered in private law practices. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Expresses current developments in the field of private law and own studies in written, verbal and visual form at different levels. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Observes social, scientific and ethical values in scientific research processes and applies these principles. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Follows foreign sources related to the field of law and shares academic studies at the international level. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Contributes to the production of scientific knowledge by collaborating with international academic communities. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops alternative solutions by evaluating legal problems from a critical perspective. | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Compares different legal systems using a comparative law perspective. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Observes ethical principles in legal practices and acts with professional responsibility. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Contributes to academic literature by conducting research in the field of private law. | 5 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies and interprets alternative resolution methods in legal disputes. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presentation of the program and planning of course topics | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Basic concepts in scientific research methods, Research methods | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Seminar, Thesis, Monography, Article, Decision Review, Translation | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Evaluation of judicial decisions: Judgment, justification, dissenting opinion | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Scientific study stages, Selection of the Subject, Limits of the Subject, Preparation of a plan | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Source research, bibliography | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Footnotes and Citations, Abbreviations | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Midterm | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 9 | Writing Abstract, Introduction and Conclusion, Keywords. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Issues to be considered while writing and explaining the Development Section. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Points to be considered in article writing | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Points to consider in writing the thesis | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Plagiarism and Considerations for Avoiding Plagiarism | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Evaluation of the work prepared by the students - 1 | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Evaluation of the work prepared by the students - 2 | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Final Exam (Decision review) | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi, Ödev |
| 17 | Final Exam (Decision review) | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi, Ödev |
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 | 9 | 126 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 197 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 7,88 | ||
| ECTS | 8 ECTS | ||