FBE601 - SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES and PUBLICATION ETH
Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES and PUBLICATION ETH | FBE601 | Any Semester/Year | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
Prequisites | - | |||||
Course language | Turkish/English | |||||
Course type | Must | |||||
Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Question and Answer Preparing and/or Presenting Reports Other | |||||
Instructor (s) | Department's academic staff | |||||
Course objective | To acquire knowledge, awareness and sensitivity on scientific research and research/publication ethics in postgraduate study and to equip the students with knowledge on scientific research techniques and research/publication ethics for the conduction of ethical studies. | |||||
Learning outcomes |
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Course Content | Scientific Research and Research Process Research Design and Problem, Variables and Types, Hypothesis Development Sampling and Data Collection Tools Data Analysis and Interpretation Research Methodologies: Descriptive or Assay Method, Experimental Method Research Proposal and Report Research and Publication Ethics Concepts Scientific Validity and Reliability for Most Discussed Current Research Ethics Issues Most Frequent Infringement Cases in Research Ethics and Prevention Measures Infringement Detection, Current Available Technologies and Routes, Legal Extent | |||||
References | - Gray, David E. 2004. Doing research in the real world. London, UK: Sage Publications. 422p. ISBN 0761948783 - Kothari, C.R. 2004, Research Methodology: Methods and Technoques, New Age International Limited, 401 p. ISBN 9788122415223. - Karasar, N. 2008. Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım. 310 s. ISBN 6055426583 - Büken NÖ. Büken E.: "Uluslararası Araştırmalar, Araştırma Etiğinde Temel, İkilemler ve Etik Kurullar" (International Researches, Fundamental Dilemmas in Research Ethics and Ethics Committees), Sendrom, Volume 20, Number 7,8: 37-47, July - August 2008. - Richard M. Reis, "Tomorrow's Professor, Preparıng For Academic Careers in Science and Engineering", IEEE Press, 1997 - Deutch, Charles E. "A Course in Research Ethics for Graduate Students." College Teaching, vol. 44, no. 2, 1996, pp. 56-60. www.jstor.org/stable/27558765 |
Course outline weekly
Weeks | Topics |
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Week 1 | Scientific Research Methodology, Research and Research Process |
Week 2 | Research Design, Research Problem, Variables and Types, Developing Hypothesis |
Week 3 | Sampling and Data Collection Tools |
Week 4 | Data Analysis and Interpretation |
Week 5 | Research Methodologies: Descriptive or Assay Method, Experimental Method |
Week 6 | Research Proposal and Report |
Week 7 | Midterm |
Week 8 | Introduction: Research and Publication Ethics Concepts |
Week 9 | Basic Principles of Research and Publication Ethics, Infringement of Research and Publication Ethics, Examples |
Week 10 | Scientific Deceptions, Publication Ethics Infringements, Multiplication, Distortion, Slicing, Author Rights Issues, Plagiarism |
Week 11 | Biased Publication (Conflict of Interest), Editorial Ethıcs, Research and Publication Ethics Rules |
Week 12 | Right and Responsibilities of Research Parties (researches, subject, sponsor, ethics board, contracted research institutions) |
Week 13 | Ethical Issues in Researcher-Undustry Relationship, Regulatory Issues, Sanctions |
Week 14 | Final Exam |
Week 15 | - |
Assesment methods
Course activities | Number | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Attendance | 14 | 10 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
Application | 0 | 0 |
Field activities | 0 | 0 |
Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
Assignments | 0 | 0 |
Presentation | 0 | 0 |
Project | 0 | 0 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 |
Midterms | 1 | 40 |
Final exam | 1 | 50 |
Total | 100 | |
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 0 | 50 |
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 0 | 50 |
Total | 100 |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
---|---|---|---|
Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Homework assignment | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Total Workload | 31 | 59 | 150 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest