Nutrition and Dietetics (Master) (with Thesis)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: BES5034
Course Name: Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
8
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. FUNDA ELMACIOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): BÜLENT EDİZ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To provide postgraduate students with general information about research, research stages, research ethics, to raise awareness and sensitivity, and to ensure that they conduct research in accordance with research ethics.
Course Content: Teaching publication ethics and research methods

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learns the concept and stages of research
2) Understands ethical requirements in research
3) Knows national and international regulations regarding research ethics and publication ethics
4) Can fulfill the requirements of publication ethics in the process of transforming research into publication.
5) Knows sampling methods and how to determine appropriate sample size
6) Knows sources of errors and prevention methods in research
7) Understands scientific research planning and reporting features

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Research concept
2) Research stages
3) Ethics in research
4) National and international ethical regulations regarding research ethics and publication ethics
5) The process of transforming research into publication
6) Requirements of publication ethics
7) Purpose of the research
8) Arasınav
9) Sampling methods and appropriate sample size
10) Sources of error in research
11) Methods to prevent sources of error in research
12) Planning of scientific research
13) Planning of scientific research
14) Planning of scientific research
15) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Sağlık Bilimlerinde Araştırma Yöntemleri, Hatiboğlu yayınevi, Ankara, 2013.
References: Sağlık Bilimlerinde Araştırma Yöntemleri, Hatiboğlu yayınevi, Ankara, 2013.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field. 2 2 2 2 3 3 3
2) He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
3) He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise. 2 2 2 3 3 3 2
4) He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
5) He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research. 3 2 2 2 3 3 3
6) He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
7) He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies. 2 3 2 2 2 3 2
8) He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
9) He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary. 3 3 2 2 2 1 2
10) He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field. 3
2) He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization. 3
3) He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise. 2
4) He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals. 2
5) He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research. 3
6) He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team. 2
7) He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies. 1
8) He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach. 2
9) He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary. 2
10) He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates. 2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 39
Study Hours Out of Class 15 170
Midterms 1 3
Final 1 3
Total Workload 215