Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
TBB-102ScIence educatIon ethIcsElective126
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to introduce with main scientific research methods for graduate students, to provide, to experience preparing scientific research proposal, to implement appropriate research methods and to present statistical findings and conclusions in written format according to common scientific writing rules and publication ethics.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1Explain scientific research and its characteristics
2Experience the process of preparing scientific research proposal
3Implement the suitable research methods and techniques for studies
4Searching and citing of literatures
5Learn data gathering and analysis techniques
6Apply the information and software about the ethical standards and legal limitations
7Writing an appropriate report based on common scientific writing rules
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Research Methodology
2Determining the research topic
3Defining the research problem
4Searching of literature
5Writing of hypotheses
6Determining research methods and models
7Mid-Term Exam
8Collection and analysis of data
9Citation rules and techniques of scientific research
10Interpretation and writing of the report
11The ethical principles of scientific publication
12Ethical standards, legal limitations and software
13Responsible research publication: international standards for authors
14Regulation for research and broadcasting board of TUBITAK Directive for scientific research and publication ethics of YOK
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination155
Final Examination155
Attending Lectures14228
Self Study285140
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)178
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