Scientific Research Methods and Publication Ethics

Program Type:

Thesis

Course Code:

TLP 605

Semester:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

15

Course Language:

Turkish

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to teach publishing ethics and research methods to write academic papers.

Course Content:

In this course, research methods and techniques, publication ethics will be paid special attention, and publications dealing with these issues along with good and bad examples will be scrutinized. Issues such as change in the perception of publishing industry in light of socio-cultural transformations will also be discussed in addition to issues such as the connections of literature to the media, and both the role of publishing industry in popular culture, and the popular culture of publishing.

Teaching Methods:

1: Lecture, 2: Case Study, 3: Problem Solving 4: Discussion 5:Demonstration 6: Group Study

Assessment Methods:

1: Presentation 2: Assignment 3: Practice

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Research methods in social sciences	1,2,3,4	1,2
2) Research methods in literature	1,2,3,4	1,2
3) The debates on plagiarism	1,2,3,4	1,2
4) Reading related articles and various samples	1,2,3,4	1,2
5) Differentiation between scientific and popular publications	1,2,3,4	1,2
6) Cultural changes and publication principles	1,2,3,4	1,2
7) Editorship	1,2,3,4	1,2

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction
2	Research methods in social sciences
3	Research methods in literature
4	The debates on plagiarism
5	Samples range from bad to excellent
6	High culture-Low culture
7	Differentiation between scientific and popular publications
8	Examples
9	MIDTERM
10	Cultural changes and publishing
11	Publishing from Ottoman period to present-1
12	Publishing from Ottoman period to present-2
13	Editorship and techniques
14	FINAL

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook
Additional Resources

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Assignment	1	20
Midterm	1	40
Final Paper	1	40
Total		100
Contribution of final examination to overall grade		40
Contribution of In-term studies to overall grade		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes By completing a PhD Degree in Turkish Literature, students will be able to	Contribution
No		1	2	3	4	5
1	analyze and critically evaluate the literary texts of Turkish literature produced in various periods of history using the perspective of philology and the contemporary studies of linguistics and literature, and recognize the impact of relevant disciplines in forming the basis of the contemporary theories of literature and linguistics.					x
2	work independently or assume responsibility as a team member to solve practical and theoretical problems encountered in the field of Turkish Language and Literature, and share the results of their researches with other academics in national and international venues.		x
3	use (in educational institutions as well as in public and private sectors) the theoretical and practical information they acquire throughout their undergraduate education.		x
4	demonstrate deep knowledge and good skills necessary for academic research; present basic knowledge and skills (such as computer software and information and communication technologies) in their field of study to assist them in conducting academic research; organize or take part in organizing scientific, cultural or artistic events such as workshops, conferences, colloquia; adopt a positive approach to lifelong learning.					x

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	20	280
Assignment	1	6	6
Midterm Assignment	1	17	17
Final Examination	1	28	28
Total Work Load			373
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			14,92
ECTS Credit of the Course			15

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