Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / EEM-601 - ELEKTRIK-ELEKTRONIK MüHENDISLIğI ANABILIM DALı DOKTORA (ÖNERILEN PROGRAM)

Code: EEM-601 Course Title: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND PUBLICATION ETHICS Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 3rd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department ELEKTRIK-ELEKTRONIK MüHENDISLIğI ANABILIM DALı DOKTORA (ÖNERILEN PROGRAM)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ALİ KÜRŞAD GÖRÜR (kgorur@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The general purpose of this course is to provide knowledge and skills in basic concepts related to research methods, research process, general characteristics of data collection tools, analysis and evaluation of data, access to articles, theses and databases, research models and types, quantitative and qualitative research designs, sampling in qualitative research, data collection, data analysis, validity and reliability in qualitative research, article or thesis review, evaluation and presentation, preparation of research reports in accordance with research principles and ethics, and action research in education.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Knows the basic concepts of research. Prepares a research proposal. PO-7 Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew oneself.
Examination
LO-2 Understands unethical behavior in science. PO-8 Advanced level of professional and ethical responsibility awareness
Examination
LO-3 Selects appropriate research methods and techniques, analyzes data appropriate to the purpose. Writes the research report in accordance with the rules. PO-11 Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both verbally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and have the ability to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Introducing graduate students to the basic concepts of scientific research methods, experiencing the process of preparing a scientific research proposal, and preparing a written report in accordance with scientific writing rules and ethical rules.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Concepts related to scientific research and their importance Lecture, Question-answer, Discussion
2 The process of preparing scientific research (determining the problem, determining the problem and sample, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting the results) Lecture, Question-answer, Discussion
3 General characteristics of scientific research methods Lecture, Question-answer, Discussion
4 Literature review, use of libraries and relevant databases in scientific research Lecture, Question-answer, Discussion
5 Method in scientific research - quantitative research models Lecture, Question-answer, Discussion
6 Method in scientific research - quantitative research models Lecture, Question-answer, Discussion
7 Data collection, evaluation and related statistical methods Lecture, Question-answer, Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Conclusions and Recommendations in scientific research Lecture, Question-answer, Discussion
10 Citation in scientific research Lecture, Question-answer, Discussion
11 The concept of publication ethics and related principles Lecture, Question-answer, Discussion
12 Project Writing Techniques Lecture, Question-answer, Discussion
13 Thesis Writing Techniques Lecture, Question-answer, Discussion
14 Techniques for writing scientific articles Lecture, Question-answer, Discussion
15 Techniques for writing scientific articles Lecture, Question-answer, Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 İslamoglu A. H., Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Beta, 2003
2 Büyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç Çakmak, E., Akgün, Ö.E., Karadeniz, Ş. ve Demirel, F. Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ankara, Pegem Yayınları, 2009
3 Fraenkel, J. R., Wallen, N. E., & Hyun, H. H. (2012). How to design and evaluate research in education. New York: McGraw-hill
Required Course instruments and materials
Laptop

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 3 18 54
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 18 54
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 1 14 14
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 1 14 14
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 180