Research criticism includes the summary of the research, the characteristics of the research design including sample, method and material, and data analysis, the strengths and weaknesses of the research, the validity and reliability, the presentation of the findings, the discussion and interpretation of the results.
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes |
Program Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
Evaluation Methods |
Defines sections of the research articles and lists the characteristics of the sections. |
1,7,8,9 |
1,2,3,13 |
2,7,13,14 |
Evaluates that if the research title precisely represents the whole paper. |
1,6,7,8,9 |
1,2,3,13 |
2,7,13,14 |
Analyzes if the abstract section is compliance with the rules of writing the scientific article. |
1,6,7,8,9 |
1,2,3,13 |
2,7,13,14 |
Analyze if the introduction section is compliance with the rules of writing the scientific article. |
1,6,7,8,9 |
1,2,3,13 |
2,7,13,14 |
Analyze if the method section is compliance with the rules of writing the scientific article. |
1,6,7,8,9 |
1,2,3,13 |
2,7,13,14 |
Analyze if the results section is compliance with the scientific study and with the rules of writing the scientific article. |
1,6,7,8,9 |
1,2,3,13 |
2,7,13,14 |
Analyze if the discussion section is compliance with the scientific study and with the rules of writing the scientific article. |
1,6,7,8,9 |
1,2,3,13 |
2,7,13,14 |
Evaluates whether the major results are written compliance with the rules of writing the scientific article. |
1,6,7,8,9 |
1,2,3,13 |
2,7,13,14 |
Evaluates if the references are adequate and up to date. |
1,6,7,8,9 |
1,2,3,13 |
2,7,13,14 |
Presents scientific article evaluations of own as written. |
1,6,7,8,9 |
1,2,3,13 |
2,7,13,14 |
Course Flow
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENT |
||
Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
1 |
Introduction and lecture about “How to read a research paper” |
Related literature |
2 |
General Structure of research articles Sample: Critical Reading and Evaluating A Research Article- Descriptive cross sectional design |
Related literature |
3 |
Critical Reading and Evaluating A Research Article-Case control studies |
Related literature |
4 |
Critical Reading and Evaluating A Research Article-Randomised control Trials (Cochrane database, clinicaltrials.gov) |
Related literature |
5 |
Critical Reading and Evaluating A Research Article Qualitative research samples |
Related literature |
6 |
Critical Reading and Evaluating A Research Article retrospective, prospective researches |
Related literature |
7 |
Critical Reading and Evaluating A Research Article retrospective, prospective researches |
Related literature |
8 |
Critical Reading and Evaluating A Nursing Research Article Systematic Review with descriptive design |
Related literature |
9 |
Critical Reading and Evaluating A Nursing Research Article Systematic review with randeomised control design |
Related literature |
10 |
Critical Reading and Evaluating A Nursing Research Article Metanalysis |
Related literature |
11 |
Critical Reading and Evaluating A Nursing Research Article Nursing care guidelines |
Related literature |
12 |
Critical Reading and Evaluating A Nursing Research Article Evidence practice guidelines |
Related literature |
13 |
Writing scholarly research critique with critisizm questions |
Related literature |
14 |
Writing scholarly research critique with critisizm questions |
Related literature |
15 |
General evaluation and feedbacks Final exam |
|
Recommended Sources
RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
|
Textbook |
1. Rolfe, Gary New Ways of Thinking About Nursing : Collected Conference Papers, 2010-2019 2. Maryann Godshall, PhD 2016, Fast Facts for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing, Second Edition : Implementing EBP in a Nutshell 3. Beyea, Suzanne C., Slattery, Mary Jo 2012 Evidence-based Practice in Long-term Care : Solutions for Successful Implementation 4. Journal of Research in Nursing https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jrn 5. FNA’s Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Conference Goes Virtual Again https://eds-s-ebscohost-com.lproxy.yeditepe.edu.tr/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=21&sid=005c726b-2e07-4a96-b201-8e22d653e68e%40redis 6. The Journal of Nursing Research https://journals.lww.com/jnr-twna/pages/default.aspx 7. Research in Nursing and Health https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1098240x |
Additional Resources |
Database-Clinical Trials Database Database-Wiley Online Library Database-Cochrane Database Database - Clinical Key Studies Database - Nursing Reference Center Database - Elsevier Clinical Skills |
Material Sharing
MATERIAL SHARING |
|
Documents |
Yeditepe University YULearn |
Assignments |
Article critics assignments |
Exams |
Final exam |
Assessment
EVALUATION SYSTEM |
||
IN-TERM STUDIES |
Number |
PERCENTAGE |
Article critics assignments |
1 |
40 |
Final exam |
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 |
||||
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 |
Total |
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours) |
15 |
2 |
30 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
15 |
1 |
15 |
Assignments |
1 |
5 |
5 |
Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Total Work Load |
|
|
52 |
Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
|
|
2,08 |
ECTS Credit of the Course |
|
|
2 |