Basic Information

Course Code:

OHUK 771.

Course Name:

Scientific Research Methods and Ethics

Language of Instruction:

Turkish

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Master

ECTS:

6.00

Instructor:

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Güven YARAR

Course Objectives

Within the scope of the Scientific Research Methods and Ethics course, a number of methods and techniques are examined in the studies to be conducted in the field of law.

Course Content

With this course, it is aimed to guide graduate students in their studies in the field of law. Students are taught the concepts of knowledge, science and research, the importance of scientific research and technological development, the basic characteristics of research in social sciences and research types in scientific research. In addition, utilization of libraries in the research of sources, determining the scientific qualifications of the sources and reading and evaluating them, scientific research and e-resources, data sources on the internet and data collection methods are explained.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

No

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

It varies depending on the evolving legal context of each period.

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	To grasp the concepts of knowledge, science and research.
LO2	The importance of scientific research and technological development, to learn the basic features of research in social sciences.
LO3	Understanding research types in scientific research.
LO4	Utilizing libraries in the research of sources, determining the scientific qualifications of the sources and reading and evaluating them, scientific research and e-resources, learning data sources and data collection methods on the internet.
LO5	To comprehend the basic principles of scientific research ethics, basic principles of publication ethics and actions against scientific research and publication ethics.

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	General Information on the Definition of Science and Types of Scientific Research
2	The Importance of Topic Selection in Scientific Research
3	Points to Consider in Topic Selection
4	Subject Restriction in Scientific Research
5	Hypothesis in Scientific Research
6	Temporary Plan Preparation in Scientific Research
7	Methods of Resource Collection 1
8	Assignment Submission
9	Methods of Resource Collection 2
10	Reading and Note-taking
11	Writing - Practical Lesson 1
12	Writing - Practical Lesson 2
13	Writing - Practical Lesson 3
14	Writing - Practical Lesson 4

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	14	3.00	42.00
Post-Class Individual Study	14	3.00	42.00
Post-Prectice Individual Study	14	3.00	42.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation	1	2.00	2.00
Final Exam/Preparation	1	2.00	2.00
Homework	14	2.00	28.00
Research Presentation	14	2.00	28.00
Total Workload (Hours)			186
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			6

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Midterm Exam	%40
2	Final Exam	%60
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
PO-11
PO-12
PO-13
PO-14
PO-15

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Violation of academic integrity; includes, but is not limited to, cheating and attempting to cheat, plagiarism, presenting false information or citations, facilitating dishonest actions by others, obtaining exams without authorization, using a previously completed work without informing the instructor, and altering another student’s academic work. Any violation of academic integrity constitutes a serious academic offense and will result in disciplinary action under the university’s disciplinary regulations.

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