Rehber'e Rehberlik
It is undeniable that the number of publications based on Ottoman historical sources (archive and library materials) has increased; However, it cannot be said that the scientific value of every publication is indisputable.
Publications (articles and books) in which the purpose is not correctly stated and scientific procedural errors are abundant are quite a few.
One of the main reasons for the emergence of works with low scientific standards is the insufficient place given to critical thinking.
All sciences, especially "history", cannot be considered without criticism.
Measured and guiding criticisms based on scientific tradition are extremely useful.
Making the idea of criticism functional in historical science is like a vaccine for obtaining higher quality products.
This vaccine is needed for quality publications.
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