SCIENCE AND RESEARCH ETHICS

Course Description

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding about unethical behaviors encountered in scientific research and the precautions against them. In this course, the nature of science, why science is the most reliable method of obtaining knowledge and why its reliability should be protected are discussed. In order to understand the ethical problems encountered in scientific practice, the definition of ethics and fundamental ethical theories as well as most common unethical behaviors such as data fraud, fabrication, bias, duplication , plagiarism and methods to prevent these problems are examined with up-to-date examples. In addition, topics such as editorship, peer review, ethical problems about authorship and copyright, legal rules concerning research and publication, and the methods in detecting unethical behavior are covered.

SCIENCE AND RESEARCH ETHICS

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Learns the scope and basis of scientific research.
2. 02 Learns access to scientific information and data collection methods.
3. 03 Reads, understands and analyze the scientific texts.
4. 04 Learns to prepare a research report.
5. 05 Students have knowledge about scientific ethics and can prevent unethical behaviours.
6. 06 Knows quantitative research model.
7. 07 Students can write a report by using quantitative research model

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Ders konuları ile ilgili hazırlanmış notlar ve bilimsel araştırma makaleleri

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 The aim of this course is to provide an understanding about unethical behaviors encountered in scientific research and the precautions against them. In this course, the nature of science, why science is the most reliable method of obtaining knowledge and why its reliability should be protected are discussed. In order to understand the ethical problems encountered in scientific practice, the definition of ethics and fundamental ethical theories as well as most common unethical behaviors such as data fraud, fabrication, bias, duplication , plagiarism and methods to prevent these problems are examined with up-to-date examples. In addition, topics such as editorship, peer review, ethical problems about authorship and copyright, legal rules concerning research and publication, and the methods in detecting unethical behavior are covered. SOLO 2.5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1- make use of their professional training in language teaching and achieve effective classroom management,
2. P02 2- carry out research on the development of their learners’ social, psychological and personal characteristics by using testing and evaluation techniques in accordance with ethical principles and then report their results.
3. P03 3- conduct research using basic scientific research techniques with the aim to find solutions to problems that may be encountered in the field of Teaching English,
4. P04 4- evaluate, apply and interpret concepts and scientific methods related to the field of teaching English
5. P05 5- choose appropriate language teaching methods and techniques considering diverse learner characteristics stemming from their ages, learning styles, motivation and background knowledge,
6. P06 6- prepare daily lesson plans appropriate to the things to teach and deliver effective lessons by using appropriate course materials and instructional technology,
7. P07 7- choose appropriate materials available for use and/or develop their own course materials according to students’ level, interest and learning characteristics with the aim to use them in the teaching of language items (phonological, lexical, grammatical items and so on) and in the development of learners’ language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing),
8. P08 8- choose and use appropriate measurement tools and materials to asses and evaluate learners’ development and success,
9. P09 9- explain the similarities and differences between first and second language acquisition theories, and relate these theories to language teaching theories and practices.
10. P10 10- make use of principles, theories, approaches and techniques for the development and evaluation of educational programs.
11. P11 11- explain the concepts of Theoretical Linguistics & Applied Linguistics and use their knowledge for the preparation of lesson plans appropriate to the characteristics of the target language,
12. P12 12- use information and communication technology together with computer software required by the field,
13. P13 13- describe the characteristics of different text types considering basic theories & approaches in translation and translate texts from English to Turkish and from Turkish to English,
14. P14 14- define the basic concepts and principles of classical and modern literature, analyse and construct information, and then make use of their literary knowledge in language teaching,
15. P15 15- use the target language to obtain and transmit information; communicate either orally or in writing.
16. P16 16- identify and solve problems in their social environment with the awareness of social responsibility they have developed.

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