MAB646 - SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS and PUBLICATION ETHICS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS and PUBLICATION ETHICS MAB646 2nd Semester 3 0 3 6
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
 
Instructor (s)Department members  
Course objectiveTo provide students with the knowledge and awareness of research methods and publication ethics, and lead them carrying out studies consistent with research and publication rules. 
Learning outcomes
  1. By completion this course successfully, the students will be able to prepare scientific research proposal ;
  2. Do scientific research;
  3. Identify the concepts about scientific research and publication ethics, and the responsibilities of a researcher for a sound and reliable research in terms of ethics; prepare and present reports.
Course ContentBasic Concepts of Scientific Research, Types of Scientific Research, Data Collection Techniques, Academic Writing Rules, Citation Methods, Publication Ethics, Impressive Presentation Methods. 
References-Seyidoğlu, Halil, 2009, Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma El Kitabı, Güzem Can Yayınları, İstanbul.
-American Psychological Association (2001). The publication manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington, DC: APA.
-Demirel, İ. Hakkı, Erol, Burçin ve Saraç, Cem, 2011, Akademik Yazım İhlalleri, Tübitak, Ulakbilim.
- Yükseköğretim Kurulu Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yayın Etiği Yönergesi.
- Hacettepe Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Tez ve Rapor Yazım Yönergesi.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Basic Concepts of Scientific Research: Knowledge, Science, Research and Scientific Method
Week 2Types of Scientific Research
Week 3Data Collection Methods
Week 4Academic Writing Rules for Scientific Research and Citation Methods
Week 5Midterm Week
Week 6The Concept of Publication Ethics and the Basic Principles of Publication Ethics
Week 7Violations in Publication Ethics and their Detection Methods
Week 8Rules for Writing Books, Book Chapters and Scientific Articles
Week 9Writing Rules of Thesis
Week 10Impressive Presentation Methods for the Scientific Research
Week 11Determination of Research Topics
Week 12Homework Presentations
Week 13Homework Presentations
Week 14Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance115
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments115
Presentation115
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms125
Final exam130
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes155
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes145
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14342
Presentation / Seminar Preparation14040
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)12626
Final Exam (Study duration) 13030
Total Workload31102180

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. The student deepens the knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level in its own field or in a different field, and explains the interaction between fields.    X
2. The student has knowledge and interpretation skills about economic and fiscal phases of societies and relations between societies.    X
3. The student has researching, planning and realization skills which are necessary for his/her field.   X 
4. The student has the knowledge he/she must reach by processing data, at a theoretical level.    X
5. The student can solve a problem in his/her field as an individual and within a team, being aware of leadership responsibility.   X 
6. The student can prepare reports and works in accordance with academic rules in the light of the knowledge he/she acquired in his/her field.   X 
7. For problems he/she identified in his/her field, he/she makes suggestions of solution and/or solutions by using researh methods.    X
8. . The student can direct his/her education to a higher education program or a professÅŸon in his/her field.    X
9. The student is aware of the cotinuity of education and learning. He/she has a open attitude towards change and innovation.    X
10. The student can transfer fundamental knowledge he/she has in his/her field in a written and spoken manner to interested parties.   X 
11. The student has the sufficient level of awareness of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values environment protection, business health and security.  X  

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest