Information
Code | BYEBT3 |
Name | Scientific Research Methodology and Publication Ethics |
Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
Term | Fall |
Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
ECTS | 6 ECTS |
National Credit | 3 National Credit |
Teaching Language | Türkçe |
Level | Doktora Dersi |
Type | Ensitü Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri |
Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
Catalog Information Coordinator | |
Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. İBRAHİM ORTAŞ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
History and philosophy of science, scientific research, problem recognition, hypothesis creation, planning, method determination and evaluation of data in accordance with the basic principles of science to establish the realization and implementation of the research. The aim of the research is to analyze the findings in accordance with the scientific methodology and to provide the principles of scientific ethics. In addition, the ethics of science and publication and the universal principles of this subject are aimed to be taught and the students are obliged to adopt compulsory ethical principles.
Course Content
Basic science research; determination of the purpose of the research, literature review (web of science and other networks, literature review), the organization of research, observation and data collection-editing, the possible problems encountered in the realization of the research and statistical operations and analysis, presentation of findings, discussion, comment and reporting or writing the thesis techniques (using the EndNote to create a personal library and organize the literature) will be covered. The importance of the principles of ethics and deontology for science and the science of responsibility and ethical behaviour in order not to mislead science.
Course Precondition
No
Resources
Yıldırım, C. 1989. Bilim Tarihi, Remzi kitapevi, İstanbul. Turabian, Kate L. 1996. A Manual for Writers of Term Pepers, Theses, and Dissertations. The Universitey of Chicago press. Chicago, USA. Day, R. A. 1996. Bilimsel Makale Nasıl Yazılır, Nasıl Yayımlanır? Çeviri, Altay, G. A. TÜBİTAK Yayınları. Ankara.
Notes
George Sarton. 1948. Introduction to the History of Science Colin A. Ronan. 1983. The Cambridge Illustrated History of the World’s Science. Cambridge University Press, Roberts, John Morris, 1997. A short history of the world: Oxford University Press, USA.
Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
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LO01 | Investigation of a scientific research logic |
LO02 | Definition and identification of problem in scientific research |
LO03 | Creation of hypothesis, planning, methodology and evaluation of data in scientific researches. |
LO04 | How to design scientific research. |
LO05 | Determining the method of research. |
LO06 | Literature scanning and electronic library (EndNote). |
LO07 | Data analysis methods. |
LO08 | Manages the scientific research writing. |
LO09 | Recognize the scientific ethic. |
LO10 | Be aware of non-ethical actions. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
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PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and / or research at the level of expertise based on the qualifications of the graduate and reach the original definitions that will bring innovation to the field. | 3 |
PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the interdisciplinary interaction of the field; it achieves original results using knowledge requiring expertise in analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. | 4 |
PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates, uses and transfers new information in the field with a systematic approach. | |
PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. | |
PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Makes leadership in environments that require the analysis of original and interdisciplinary problems. | |
PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It extends the limits of knowledge in its field by publishing at least one scientific article in its field in national and / or international refereed journals and / or producing or interpreting an original work. | 5 |
PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. | 3 |
PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | He / she defends his / her original opinions in discussing the subjects in his / her field and establishes an effective communication showing his / her competence in the field. | |
PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Conducts scientific research in national and international scientific research groups. | |
PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Establishes functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. |
Week Plan
Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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1 | Definition of science, philosophy of science, historical approach to scientific research, | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
2 | Problem identification, how to determine a scientific research topic, | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
3 | Forming hypothesis and creating purpose, | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
4 | Literature screening, (browsing the subject of data through Web of Science), | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
5 | Creating a personal library (use of the EndNote reference manger program), | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
6 | Preparing a research plan, forming a research scheme, | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
7 | Midterm and 1st Term Paper (a general historical work of the subject being studied), | Excam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
8 | Material and method determination, | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
9 | Scientific research models (approach to knowledge and integrating the problem), | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
10 | Data analysis and development the scientific writing techniques, | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
11 | SAS (statistical analysis method) package program use, | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
12 | Develop scientific report, thesis and article writing techniques, | Reading and Writeing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
13 | Defining the concepts of ethics and deontology, | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
14 | Defining the basic principles of scientific ethics, | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
15 | Plagiarism in scientific articles and report software, case studies on scientific ethics (determination of plagiarism with Ithenticate program) | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
16 | Final exam | Excam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
17 | Final excam | Excam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
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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 |