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Prerequisites and course requisities
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None
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Language of instruction
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English
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Coordinator
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. İlhan ÖZEN
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Lecturer(s)
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. İlhan ÖZEN
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Teaching assitant(s)
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None
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Mode of delivery
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Face to face
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Course objective
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As candidates of being true researchers or scientists, the she students will: • be acquainted with the main features of science and technology, • be aware of the fundamental characteristics of scientists • learn scientific methods of research • have sufficient background and practice in all types of literature search with specific emphasis on on-line methods • learn to develop a positive attitude towards research • be equipped with the basic elements of scientific and ethical values, such as integrity, originality, and academic freedom whilst also being aware of different types of research misconduct, and their likely consequences • develop communication skills in sharing scientific knowledge by emphasizing conventions in the format, style and language of both written (informal memos and letters, formal reports, thesis and journal papers) and oral (presentations, scientific discussions) communication • be equiped with the awareness that information technology tools are likely to dominate all phases of research in the foreseeable future; • be aware of the differences in between industrial and academic research methods • be aware of research funding and learn how to write a research proposals.
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Course description
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This course aims to provide a solid foundation in conducting quality research at graduate level (especially at Master level) in the fields of science and engineering. Scientific research methods and their implications at different stages of the research process will be studied. Emphasis will also be placed on how to locate and make the best use of relevant sources, the development of a positive attitude toward research, the appreciation of scientific values (integrity, ethics, originality and academic freedom), and developing skills in the use of appropriate academic genres (research proposals, different types of report, journal papers, thesis) employing an appropriate format, style and language. The use of information technologies at all stages of research (on-line literature search, data processing, written communication and presentations) and other contemporary methods will also be considered together with a range of practical applications.
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