GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
RESEARCH METHODS/HEM-2140
Course Title: RESEARCH METHODS
Credits 3 ECTS 7
Course Semester 2 Type of The Course Elective
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Defines scientific research and its types.
Determines the research topic.
Comprehends the steps of hypothesis building, research planning and execution.
Knows sampling methods, determination of universe and sample.
Knows the preparation of data collection forms.
Selects the appropriate test for data analysis.
Understands the rules of scientific writing and research ethics.
Uses presentation techniques and communication skills effectively.
Prepares a research project.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Types and methods of scientific research
2. Week  Determination of scientific research topics, source search
3. Week  Defining the research problem and establishing hypotheses
4. Week  Sampling methods, determination of population and sample, power analysis
5. Week  Preparation of data collection tools
6. Week  Data analysis.
7. Week  Mid-term exam
8. Week  Data summarization techniques
9. Week  Ethical problems in research
10. Week  Preparing the presentation of scientific research
11. Week  Writing references
12. Week  Research project writing process
13. Week  Research project writing process
14. Week  Research project writing process
15. Week  Research project writing process
16. Week  Final exam
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
1
50
 Assignment
1
10
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
60
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
3
42
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
 Reading Tasks
10
6
60
 Searching in Internet and Library
10
4
40
 Material Design and Implementation
0
 Report Preparing
1
7
7
 Preparing a Presentation
1
7
7
 Presentation
1
7
7
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
1
6
6
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
1
6
6
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
175
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
7
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
7
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1To be able to acquire basic knowledge about the field of expertise.X
2To be able to understand the professional and ethical values of nursing.X
3To be able to analyze the relationship between basic concepts of nursing.
4To be able to apply evidence-based knowledge in the field.
5To be able to use critical, creative thinking and problem solving skills in nursing practice.X
6To be able to acquire basic statistical knowledge.X
7To be able to cooperate with other disciplines in nursing practice.X
8To be able to handle the individual with whom they care in nursing practices with their environment.
9To be able to conduct researches that will contribute to the field of nursing.X
10To be able to follow the scientific developments specific to the field of nursing.X
11To be able to use information and technology for individual and professional development.X
12To be able to practice to raise the health level of society.X
13To be able to publish his / her research related to his / her field as a national article / paper.X
14To be able to interpret health strategies and policies.X
15To have willingness to participate in lifelong learning activities.X
16To be able to lead the solution of professional and social problems.X
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Prof. Dr. Naile Bilgili , Prof. Sultan Ayaz Alkaya , Doç. Dr. Yeter Kitiş)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/nbilgili)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (nbilgili@gazi.edu.tr)