Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics CRH502 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 1 4.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Turkish
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Nuriye YILDIRIM
Instructor(s)
Goals This course teaches the steps of the quantitative research process, finding articles by searching the literature, evidence-based nursing practices, research/publication ethics, plagiarism, by addressing research topics within the framework of the nursing profession..
Course Content Introduction to Research / Literature review / Determining the research subject, defining the problem Evaluating the introduction part of the articles / analyzing the concept Research aim, Research questions, Hypothesis / Limitations Sampling Method Data Collection Methods, Techniques and Tools Nature of Data Collection Tools Data Analysis and Interpretation Quantitative Research Designs Qualitative Research Designs Evidence-based practices / Meta Analyzes / Randomized controlled studies Ethical Approaches in Research / Publication Ethics Plagiarism
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 1. Understands the relationship between science, research and nursing
2 Understands the importance of research in nursing
3 Knows the steps of the research process
4 Knows to search the literature
5 Knows how to determine the research topic
6 Knows how the research process steps are created
7 Knows the contribution of evidence-based practices to the nursing profession
8 Comprehends research / publication ethics
9 He knows plagiarism
10 Can make critical article reviews
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Login-Curriculum introduction Research, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Introduction to Research - Nursing Process / Literature review Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Research, Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Determining the research topic, defining the problem Research purpose, Research questions, Hypothesis / Limitations Evaluating the introduction / concept analysis in articles Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Sampling Methods Research, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
5. Week Data Collection Methods, Techniques and Tools Nature of Data Collection Tools Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Quantitative Research Designs Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Research, Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Randomized controlled trials Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Research
8. Week Qualitative Research Designs Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Research
9. Week Evidence-based practices / Meta-Analysis Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Research
10. Week Ethical Approaches in Research Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Publication Ethics/ Critical article review Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Critical review of the selected article Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Critical review of the selected article Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week Critical review of the selected article Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has wide and current knowledge in the expertise level in the field of Surgical Nursing based on the undergraduate level qualifications.
2 Have knowledge of basic concepts and principles in nursing care by evaluating at cellular level signs and symptoms occurring in case of illness of normal physiological process in the body.
3 Uses data processing and care technologies in surgical nursing activity areas (education, practices, research and management).
4 Assesses and saves the impact of applied care, plan and apply a comprehensive perioperative care of surgical patient with a holistic and systematic approach using theoretically, evidence-based and practical knowledge level of expertise in the field of Surgical Nursing.
5 Grasp and use an interdisciplinary team approach.
6 Can plan and implement a scientific research in the field of Surgical Nursing, can analyzes and reports the obtained data.
7 Comments for create new information combining information from different disciplines with information in the field of Surgical Nursing and makes analysis and synthesis using different research methods.
8 A scientific research publishes in national a journal or offered in scientific a meeting.
9 Applies principles of professional development and lifelong learning related to the field of Surgical Nursing.
10 Sets oral and written communication using at least one foreign language.
11 Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical acts for the individual and society.
12 Has the responsibility to fulfill undertaken tasks in student's clinical practice (teaching nursing intervention, being role models and communicate to student).
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9 DK10
PY1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY12 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Erdogan S., Nahcivan N., Esin N., 2014, Research in Nursing: Process, Practice and Criticism, Nobel Medicine Bookstores, Istanbul
  • Translation Editor Ayaz S. (2014) Introduction to Research and Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing and Health Care Professionals, Translation from the 2nd Edition, Nobel Academic Yay. ed. From. Trade Ltd. Sti. Ankara. Jolley J. (2013) Introduction Researching and Evidence Based Practice for Nursing and Healthcare Professionals Second Ed.Taylor and Francis Group.
  • Bas T. (2008) How the Questionnaire is Prepared, Applied and Evaluated? Seçkin Publishing, Ankara
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 14 1 14
Interview 7 0.3 2.1
Presentation (Preparation) 7 0.3 2.1
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Classroom Activities 14 1 14
Total Workload 105.2
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0