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Description of Individual Course Units
| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MİMYL501 | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS | 1 | 1 | 5,00 |
Level of Course Unit
Yüksek Lisans
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental methodologies used in scientific research, from research design to data collection, analysis, and interpretation. The course emphasizes the ethical dimensions of conducting research, including issues such as academic integrity, plagiarism prevention, transparency, and accountability. Students will also gain proficiency in academic writing conventions and publication ethics, ensuring they can conduct and present their research according to the highest standards of scientific rigor and ethical responsibility.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Department Faculty Members
Learning Outcomes
| 1 | Thesis, article, paper, report etc. knows scientific writing skills and rules. Have the knowledge of planning, conducting, concluding and publishing researches. |
| 2 | He has important techniques and skills, especially universal ethical rules, in scientific research and publications. Knows the problems and norms of scientists. |
| 3 | Gains the ability to design and implement research in accordance with ethical principles. Identifies ethical dilemmas encountered during research processes and develops appropriate solutions. |
| 4 | Takes necessary precautions regarding the security and confidentiality of research data. Creates and implements data management plans, and understands the legal and ethical requirements for protecting personal data. |
| 5 | Embraces the principle of transparency in scientific research and fulfills accountability responsibilities. Presents research findings in an open and accessible manner, thereby sharing them with the scientific community and the public. |
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisities and Co-Requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
none
Content of the Course
Definition and importance of scientific research; nature, philosophy, method and techniques of scientific research; The purpose and process in scientific research, determining the research subject and hypotheses by scanning the literature, Preparation of a research project for architectural studies, introduction to quantitative analysis, qualitative research, preparation of a research report, methods of quoting and citing, acquiring ethical principles in scientific research.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subjects (Theoretical) | Teaching Methods | Preparatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Science and Scientific Research *Nature and historical development of science *Characteristics and types of scientific knowledge | Verbal explanation and presentation | None |
| 2 | Overview of Research Methods *Comparison of quantitative and qualitative methods *Main methods used in scientific research | Verbal explanation and presentation | None |
| 3 | Literature Review and Hypothesis Development *Effective literature search techniques *Developing research questions and hypotheses | Verbal explanation and presentation | None |
| 4 | Research Design *Experimental and observational research designs *Sampling methods and sample size considerations | Verbal explanation and presentation | None |
| 5 | Data Collection Techniques *Surveys, interviews, and observation methods *Ethical issues in data collection | Verbal explanation and presentation | None |
| 6 | Data Analysis and Interpretation *Statistical analysis methods *Data analysis software used in research | Verbal explanation and presentation | None |
| 7 | Scientific Writing and Publication Ethics *Rules for writing scientific papers *Ethical guidelines in academic writing | Verbal explanation and presentation | None |
| 8 | Publication Ethics and Plagiarism *Violations of publication ethics (plagiarism, data fabrication, etc.) *Impact of ethical violations on academic careers | Verbal explanation and presentation | None |
| 9 | Research Ethics Committees *Application processes for ethics committees *Ethical considerations when working with human and animal subjects | Verbal explanation and presentation | None |
| 10 | Moral Thought and Academic Freedom *Ethics and freedom in scientific research *Social responsibilities of scientists | Verbal explanation and presentation | None |
| 11 | Conflicts of Interest and Transparency *Recognizing and managing conflicts of interest *Transparency and accountability in scientific research | Verbal explanation and presentation | None |
| 12 | Data Security and Privacy *Ensuring security and confidentiality of research data *Data management plans and implementation | Verbal explanation and presentation | None |
| 13 | Ethical Issues in Modern Research Ethics in research, AI, and emerging scientific fields Ethical challenges posed by new technologies | Verbal explanation and presentation | None |
| 14 | Project Presentations and Ethical Evaluations *Student presentations on their research and ethical issues *Discussion and resolution of ethical dilemmas | Verbal explanation and presentation | None |
Text Book / Material / Recommended Resources
1. Karasar, N., 2008. Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar-İlkeler-Teknikler, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım. 2. Küçük, O., 2016. Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ekin Yayınları, Bursa. 3. Erkuş, A. 2013. Davranış Bilimleri İçin Bilimsel Araştırma Süreci, 4. Baskı. Seçkin Kitabevi, Ankara. 4. Canatan, K. 2011. (Ed.), Beden Sosyolojisi, Açılım Kitabevi, İstanbul. 5. Corbain, Alain ve ark., 2008. Bedenin Tarihi, Cilt 1: Rönesans’tan Aydınlanma’ya, (çev.) Saadet Özen, YKY, İstanbul. 6. Eco, U., 2006. Güzelliğin Tarihi, Çev. Ali Cevat Akkoyunlu, Doğan Kitabevi, İstanbul. 7. Harvey, D., 2008. Umut Mekanları, Çev. Zeynep Gambetti, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 70 |
| Homework | 4 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
| Final Examination | 1 | 60 |
| Project Preparation | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | |
Work Pacement(s)
none
Workload Calculation
| Activities | Number | Time (hours) | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Project Preparation | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Criticising Paper | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Reading | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Homework | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Total Work Load (hours) | 113 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| PO 1 | PO 2 | PO 3 | PO 4 | PO 5 | PO 6 | PO 7 | PO 8 | PO 9 | PO 10 | |
| LO 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| LO 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| LO 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| LO 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| LO 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
* Contribution Level: 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High