Planning Dissertation Study

Course Code:

NHS 409

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

Theoric:

1

Practice:

0

Lab:

2

Credits:

2

ECTS:

3

Course Language:

English

Courses given by:

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to provide students with scientific research knowledge and skills by determining a specific research topic.

Course Content:

The course includes the scientific research process, determining the research topic, reviewing the literature, critical reading of the literature, preparing the research proposal, creating and writing the introduction section, creating and writing the method section, creating and writing the general information section, and making the preliminary application of the research.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Discussion 4. Brain storming 5. Group work 6. Term paper 7. Thesis

Course Evaluation Methods:

1. Project study 2. Term paper evaluation 3. Thesis evaluation 4. Performance evaluation 21. Group work evaluation

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Evaluation Methods
Explains the scientific research process.	1-10	1,2,3,11,14,18,19	4,10,11,14,21
Determines the research topic by making an effective literature review.	1-10	1,2,3,11,14,18,19	4,10,11,14,21
Makes critical reading of the literature.	1-10	1,2,3,11,14,18,19	4,10,11,14,21
Prepares a research proposal by doing group work.	1-10	1,2,3,11,14,18,19	4,10,11,14,21
Forms the introduction, general information and method part of the research.	1-10	1,2,3,11,14,18,19	4,10,11,14,21
Makes the preliminary application of the research.	1-10	1,2,3,11,14,18,19	4,10,11,14,21

Course Flow

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to the course and presentation of the course Explanation of the content and purpose of the course	Related literature
2	Literature review Determining the research topic together with the instructor	Related literature
3	Literature review Determining the research topic together with the instructor	Related literature
4	Determining the theoretical framework of the research	Related literature
5	Determining the theoretical framework of the research	Related literature
6	Writing the theoretical framework of the research	Related literature
7	Writing the method part of the research	Related literature
8	Preparation of the research plan	Related literature
9	Planning the research methodology	Related literature
10	Planning the research methodology	Related literature
11	Planning the research methodology	Related literature
12	Writing the research design	Related literature
13	Implementation of the preliminary study	Related literature
14	Evaluation of the results of the pilot study in the presence of an instructor Discussion	Related literature
15	Course evaluation

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Patricia A. Grady PRF, Ada Sue Hinshaw PRF. (2017) Using Nursing Research to Shape Health Policy. Springer Publishing Company
Dr. Joyce Fitzpatrick. (2018) Encyclopedia of Nursing Research. Vol Fourth edition. Springer Publishing Company.
Grove, S. K., Gray, J. R. (2018). Understanding nursing research e-book: Building an evidence-based practice. Elsevier Health Sciences. Daniel, Wayne W., and Chad L. Cross. (2018) Biostatistics: A foundation for analysis in the health sciences. Wiley Library.
Erdoğan. S, Nahcivan. N, Esin. N (2020) Hemşirelikte Araştırma: Süreç, Uygulama ve Kritik, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. 4.Baskı. ISBN 9786053353461
Yeditepe University Institute of Health Sciences Thesis Writing Guide
Chinn, P. L., Kramer, M. K., & Sitzman, K. (2021). Knowledge development in nursing e-book: Theory and process. Elsevier Health Sciences.

Additional Resources

Google Scholar

Cochrane Library

Joanna Briggs Institute

Pubmed

TR Ulakbim

DATABASE - CLINICAL KEY STUDENT FOUNDATION

DATABASE - NURSING REFERENCE CENTER

DATABASE - ELSEVIER CLINICAL SKILLS

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Yeditepe University YULearn
Assignments	Term project
Exams	Term performance evaluation, Final project evaluation

Assessment

EVALUATION SYSTEM
IN-TERM STUDIES	Number	PERCENTAGE
Term performance evaluation	1	40
Final project evaluation	1	60
Total	2	100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		40
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains theoretical and practical basic knowledge, skills and attitudes in nursing.					X
2	It meets the health care needs of the individual, family and society with an evidence-based and holistic approach, in line with the nursing process.					X
3	Takes an active role in the health care delivery team.					X
4	Performs professional practices in line with nursing values, ethical principles and relevant legislation.					X
5	Follows scientific developments in the field by using at least one foreign language effectively.				X
6	Gain the ability to communicate effectively, write reports and make presentations.					X
7	Gains the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.				X
8	Knows the research and publication process for the production of scientific knowledge specific to nursing and takes part in research.					X
9	Uses critical thinking and clinical decision making skills in professional practice.					X
10	Develops awareness of sensitivity to social and professional problems.					X

ECTS

EVALUATION SYSTEM
IN-TERM STUDIES	Number	PERCENTAGE
Term performance evaluation	1	40
Final project evaluation	1	60
Total	2	100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		40
Total		100

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