Course Name | Scientific Research Methods |
Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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HUK 501 | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 |
Prerequisites | None | |||||
Course Language | Turkish | |||||
Course Type | Required | |||||
Course Level | Second Cycle | |||||
Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | ||||||
Course Coordinator | - | |||||
Course Lecturer(s) | - | |||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to provide the graduate students with the basic methods and tools of scientific research. |
Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | This course is specifically designed for lawyers. It focuses on how to conduct scientific research in general and how to translate it into writing. |
Related Sustainable Development Goals | |
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Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | X | |
Media and Managment Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
1 | Introduction of the course and explanation of the course | |
2 | Introduction to scientific research: What is scientific research? What is scientific writing? What’s scientific article? | Day, p. 1-10 |
3 | What is a scientific claim? What are the characteristics of the scientific claim? | Volokh, p. 39-72. |
4 | Writing design | Volokh, p. 81-144; Day, p. 25-26. |
5 | Writing design | Volokh, p. 81-144; Day, p. 25-26. |
6 | Research tips | Volokh, p. 145-158 |
7 | Writing strategies | Volokh, p. 169-199 |
8 | Use of evidence | Volokh, p. 201-265 |
9 | Use of evidence | Volokh, p. 201-265 |
10 | Analysis of scientific research article | Volokh, p. 269-324 |
11 | Citation manuals in law | Day, p. 41-43; Chicago Manuel of Style & Bluebook |
12 | Citation manuals in law | Various journals in Turkey |
13 | Publication: Title, summary and submitting an article | Volokh, p. 341-374; Day, p. 21-23 |
14 | Academic ethics | Volokh, p. 425-434 |
15 | Review of the Semester | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks |
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Suggested Readings/Materials |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | 1 | 50 |
Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exam | ||
Midterm | ||
Final Exam | 1 | 50 |
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 50 |
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 50 |
Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | ||
Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 3 | 48 |
Field Work | |||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | |||
Portfolio | |||
Homework / Assignments | 1 | 64 | |
Presentation / Jury | |||
Project | |||
Seminar / Workshop | |||
Oral Exam | |||
Midterms | |||
Final Exams | 1 | 64 | |
Total | 224 |
# | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | To consolidate the ability of interpretation of events on the basis of legal principles by analytical thinking in the field of private law. | X | |||||
2 | The acquisition of knowledge on private law and its sub-disciplines. | X | |||||
3 | To generate new information putting together the knowledge of various disciplines with theoretical and applied ones that are gained from expert level of private law. | X | |||||
4 | To have the ability for utilizing theoretical and applied knowledge gaining from expert level of private law on the analysis of the problems. | X | |||||
5 |
| X | |||||
6 | To be able to convey the expert level of knowledge and equipment that will be possessed on private law and its sub-disciplines effectively verbally and in writing. | X | |||||
7 | To be able to solve legal disputes, particularly those brought before the judicial bodies. | X | |||||
8 | To be able to have effective communication skills. | X | |||||
9 | To pursue social, scientific and ethical values during the processing and evaluation of knowledge. | X | |||||
10 | To be able to conduct an independent study that requires specialty in the field of private law and about its sub-disciplines. | X |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest