Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics HES549 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) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Deniz ORUÇ (Bahar)
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 Preparation, After Class Study, Research
2. Week Introduction to Research - Nursing Process / Literature review Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
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
4. Week Sampling Methods Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
5. Week Data Collection Methods, Techniques and Tools Nature of Data Collection Tools Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
6. Week Quantitative Research Designs Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
7. Week Randomized controlled trials Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
8. Week Qualitative Research Designs Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
9. Week Evidence-based practices / Meta-Analysis Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
10. Week Ethical Approaches in Research Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
11. Week Publication Ethics/ Critical article review Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
12. Week Critical review of the selected article Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
13. Week Critical review of the selected article Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
14. Week Critical review of the selected article Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
*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 Explains basic nursing concepts and their relationship.
2 Provides nursing care to the individual, family and society with a holistic approach.
3 Has expert knowledge and skills in diagnosing health/assessment of care needs.
4 Uses appropriate principles and methods in Fundamentals of Nursing education.
5 Acts according to professional values and ethical principles in the application of nursing skills.
6 Conducts and publishes research on nursing care.
7 Reflects theoretical knowledge and research results to nursing care.
8 Follows evidence-based practices.
9 Uses knowledge and skills specific to nursing principles in interprofessional studies.
10 Communicates verbally and in writing in at least one foreign language (European Language Portfolio General Level: B2 Level).
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9 DK10
PY1 5 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY2 5 5 2 3 1 1 5 3 5 3
PY3 5 3 2 5 1 1 5 2 5 2
PY4 5 5 2 5 1 5 5 3 3 5
PY5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 0
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0
Recommended Sources
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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
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Classroom Activities 14 1 14
Total Workload 103.1
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0