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Course Code: 
NHS 407
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Area Elective
Theoric: 
2
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
2
Course Language: 
English
Courses given by: 
Course Objectives: 
This course aims to provide knowledge and skills that used in research article reading critically. Students find out the read a published scholarly research article using their knowledge of the research process and elements of good research design.
Course Content: 

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.

Course Methodology: 
1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Discussion 13. Case study /reports
Course Evaluation Methods: 
2. Final exam 7.Assignment/reports evaluation 13. Presentation evaluation 14. Performance evaluation

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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

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3

Critical Reading and Evaluating A Research Article-Case control studies

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4

Critical Reading and Evaluating A Research Article-Randomised control Trials (Cochrane database, clinicaltrials.gov)

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5

Critical Reading and Evaluating A Research Article Qualitative research samples

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6

Critical Reading and Evaluating A Research Article retrospective, prospective researches

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7

Critical Reading and Evaluating A Research Article retrospective, prospective researches

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8

Critical Reading and Evaluating A Nursing Research Article Systematic Review with descriptive design

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9

Critical Reading and Evaluating A Nursing Research Article Systematic review with randeomised control design

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10

Critical Reading and Evaluating A Nursing Research Article Metanalysis

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11

Critical Reading and Evaluating A Nursing Research Article Nursing care guidelines

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12

Critical Reading and Evaluating A Nursing Research Article Evidence practice guidelines

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13

Writing scholarly research critique with critisizm questions

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14

Writing scholarly research critique with critisizm questions

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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
(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

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

 
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