Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
RESEARCH METHODS 803200715000 1 + 0 1.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
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Goals To examine the bases of scientific research and scientific research methods, to teach ethical and unethical behaviors in scientific researches, to teach the evaluation and reporting of the results of scientific research.
Course Content Concepts of science and scientific thinking, scientific research process: Problem formulation, literature review, data collection-analysis-interpretation, evaluation and testing of results, reporting of scientific research (oral presentation, poster presentation, article, project preparation). Ethics, ethics of scientific research and ethics of publication.
Learning Outcomes 1) Applies scientific information access and data collection methods.
2) Can prepare a research report.
3) Can summarize the results of the required literature review for the purpose.
4) Have ability to analyze and report on the results of scientific research, awareness of basic research methods and ethical principles.
5) Have knowledge in scientific and ethical issues can prevent unethical behavior.
6) Mesleki sorumluluk bilinci ve bilimsel ahlak sayesinde bir araştırmacı vasfına sahip olur.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Scientific Research Planning: Determination of Research Problem Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Scientific Research Planning: Determination of Objectives and Sub-objectives of Research Problem Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Scientific Research Planning: Limitations of the Research Problem Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Scientific Research Planning: Limitations of the Research Problem Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Scientific Research Reporting: Expression of Introduction and Abstract Sections Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Scientific Research Reporting: Compilation of literature review results, references and quotations. Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Scientific Research Reporting: Expression of Material and Method Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Scientific Research Reporting: Testing of research findings, Data collection and analysis, simulation, comparative analysis Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Scientific Research Reporting: Expressing Research Findings Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Scientific Research Reporting: Writing the Conclusion and Discussion sections for the Research Report Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
11. Week Scientific Research Presentation: Preparing forceful tables and graphics, effective use of expression language Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Ethical rules in scientific research Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week The Ethics of Scientific Publication, Rights and Permissions Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Things to consider when making quotes and Plagiarism Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E. K., Akgün, Ö. E., Karadeniz, Ş., Demirel, F. (2012). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Pegem Akademi Yayınevi, Ankara.
Day, Robert A. (Çeviri: G. Aşkay Altay). (1996). Bilimsel Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Nasıl Yayımlanır?, TÜBİTAK Yayınları, Ankara.
Wilson, E. B. (1990). An Introduction to Scientific Research. Dover Pub. Inc., New York.
Wilson, E. O. (2013). Letters to a young scientist. WW Norton & Company.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 1
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Homework 3 5
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 1 5
Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 1 5
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 5
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 5
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload