School/Faculty/Institute Graduate School
Course Code HUK 500
Course Title in English Seminar: Scientific Research Methods and Research and Publication Ethics
Course Title in Turkish Seminer: Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri ile Araştırma ve Yayın Etiği
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 1 Recitation: Lab: Other: 1
Estimated Student Workload 138 hours per semester
Number of Credits 18 ECTS
Grading Mode Pass / Fail
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Master's Students Only
Overall Educational Objective Students will learn academic research and writing methods.
Course Description Students will learn how to define a research question, identify various sources of information, conduct research and literature review. They will also develop a solid understanding of research ethics and integrity as well as citation and referencing rules and principles.
Course Description in Turkish Öğrenciler konu seçimi, kaynaklara erişim, bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri ve kaynak taramasının nasıl yapılacağını öğreneceklerdir. Ayrıca bilimsel araştırma ve yayın etiği konusunda odaklanılacak, atıf kuralları ve ilkeleri vurgulanacaktır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Learns to identify a topic for academic research and to research resources.
2) Can produce a plan appropriate to the nature of the subject and the volume of the work to be written.
3) Applies the formal rules of academic writing.
4) Knows and applies the rules of citation.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4
1) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law in general.
2) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on the rules and principles governing contractual dealings, equitable doctrines, civil wrongs and private law remedies.
3) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on current debates on the nature, basis and potential reform of private law doctrines.
4) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently analyse, critically reflect on and synthesise complex information, concepts and theories in the field of private law.
5) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently research and apply such information, concepts and theories to the relevant body of knowledge and practice.
6) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical to independently interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
7) Knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgment, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner and learner in the field of private law.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law in general. H HW
2) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on the rules and principles governing contractual dealings, equitable doctrines, civil wrongs and private law remedies. H HW
3) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on current debates on the nature, basis and potential reform of private law doctrines. H HW
4) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently analyse, critically reflect on and synthesise complex information, concepts and theories in the field of private law. N
5) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently research and apply such information, concepts and theories to the relevant body of knowledge and practice. H HW
6) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical to independently interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences. N
7) Knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgment, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner and learner in the field of private law. N
Prepared by and Date HAVVA KARAGÖZ ,
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. HAVVA KARAGÖZ

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction
2) Identifying and delimiting the subject
3) Collecting and reading sources
4) Discussing and evaluating issues
5) Planning, organising and taking notes
6) Academic integrity and plagiarism
7) Evaluating bibliographies and plans
8) Citation rules
9) Style and typesetting
10) Final assignment studies
11) Final assignment studies
12) Final assignment studies
13) Final assignment studies
14) Oral presentations
15) Submission of Written Assignments
16) Submission of Written Assignments
Required/Recommended ReadingsMEF Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Hukuk Yüksek Lisans Programları Tez ve Proje Yazım Kılavuzu
Teaching MethodsLectures are taught by first explaining the principles and rules, then discussing student presentations and assignments, and in a way that encourages student participation.
Homework and ProjectsStudents will be evaluated on the basis of their final assignment and oral presentation of this assignment. In order to successfully complete the course, a minimum score of 65 out of 100 is required.
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Presentation 2 % 100
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration karagozh@mef.edu.tr

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 2 2 2 84
Presentations / Seminar 1 20 2 1 23
Homework Assignments 1 28 1 2 31
Total Workload 138
Total Workload/25 5.5
ECTS 18