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Course Code: 
NHS 409
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
Theoric: 
2
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
2
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
3
Course Language: 
English
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 Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment 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

 

 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

  1. Patricia A. Grady PRF, Ada Sue Hinshaw PRF. (2017) Using Nursing Research to Shape Health Policy. Springer Publishing Company
  2. Dr. Joyce Fitzpatrick. (2018) Encyclopedia of Nursing Research. Vol Fourth edition. Springer Publishing Company.
  3. 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.
  4. Erdoğan. S, Nahcivan. N, Esin. N (2020) Hemşirelikte Araştırma: Süreç, Uygulama ve Kritik, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. 4.Baskı. ISBN 9786053353461
  5. Yeditepe University Institute of Health Sciences Thesis Writing Guide
  6. 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 paper

Exams

Term performance evaluation, Final project evaluation

 

 

 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Term performance evaluation

1

40

Final project evaluation

1

60

Total

2

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL PROJECT

 

60

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

Total

 

100

 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

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

 ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)

15

2

30

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

15

3

45

Term performance evaluation

1

4

4

Final project evaluation

1

2

2

Total Work Load

 

 

81

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

3,24

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

3

 
 
4