ACADEMICS
Course Details
FBE601 - Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics
2025-2026 Fall term information
The course is open this term
| Name Surname | Position | Section |
|---|---|---|
| The Administrator | Supervisor |
FBE601 - Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics
| Program | Theoretıcal hours | Practical hours | Local credit | ECTS credit |
| MS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Obligation | : | Must |
| Prerequisite courses | : | - |
| Concurrent courses | : | - |
| Delivery modes | : | Face-to-Face |
| Learning and teaching strategies | : | Lecture Discussion Question and Answer Preparing and/or Presenting Reports Other |
| 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 | : | 1. Understand the concepts of scientific research techniques and publication ethics and define the responsibilities of the researcher for ethically valid and reliable research by related scientific research techniques 2. Design and manage research according to scientific research and ethics requirements 3. Know related local and international regulations and definitions about research and publication ethics 4. Know definitions of plagiarism and examples, results and related methodologies towards producing plagiarism-free work |
| 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 |
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scientific Research Methodology, Research and Research Process |
| 2 | Research Design, Research Problem, Variables and Types, Developing Hypothesis |
| 3 | Sampling and Data Collection Tools |
| 4 | Data Analysis and Interpretation |
| 5 | Research Methodologies: Descriptive or Assay Method, Experimental Method |
| 6 | Research Proposal and Report |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | Introduction: Research and Publication Ethics Concepts |
| 9 | Basic Principles of Research and Publication Ethics, Infringement of Research and Publication Ethics, Examples |
| 10 | Scientific Deceptions, Publication Ethics Infringements, Multiplication, Distortion, Slicing, Author Rights Issues, Plagiarism |
| 11 | Biased Publication (Conflict of Interest), Editorial Ethıcs, Research and Publication Ethics Rules |
| 12 | Right and Responsibilities of Research Parties (researches, subject, sponsor, ethics board, contracted research institutions) |
| 13 | Ethical Issues in Researcher-Undustry Relationship, Regulatory Issues, Sanctions |
| 14 | Final Exam |
| 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 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success | 50 | |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| Course activities | Number | Duration (hours) | Total workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration | 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, etc.) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total workload | 31 | 59 | 150 |
| Key learning outcomes | Contribution level | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1. | Has general and detailed knowledge in certain areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in addition to the required fundamental knowledge. | |||||
| 2. | Solves complex engineering problems which require high level of analysis and synthesis skills using theoretical and experimental knowledge in mathematics, sciences and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | |||||
| 3. | Follows and interprets scientific literature and uses them efficiently for the solution of engineering problems. | |||||
| 4. | Designs and runs research projects, analyzes and interprets the results. | |||||
| 5. | Designs, plans, and manages high level research projects; leads multidiciplinary projects. | |||||
| 6. | Produces novel solutions for problems. | |||||
| 7. | Can analyze and interpret complex or missing data and use this skill in multidiciplinary projects. | |||||
| 8. | Follows technological developments, improves him/herself , easily adapts to new conditions. | |||||
| 9. | Is aware of ethical, social and environmental impacts of his/her work. | |||||
| 10. | Can present his/her ideas and works in written and oral form effectively; uses English effectively. | |||||
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