NURSING (ENGLISH)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
NUR3009	Research Methods	Fall	2	0	2	2

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EVİN KORKMAZ
Course Objectives:	In this course, it is aimed to give the skills of critical reading and evaluating of scientific reports of researches conducted in nursing with teaching the steps of scientific research process to the students.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
"The students who have succeeded in this course;
1 Understands the importance of research in nursing,
2 Knows the steps of the scientific research process,
3 Orders the steps of planning, implementation and managing of a research,
4 Critically reads and evaluates a research article,
5 Understands the importance of ethical principles in a research,
6 Learns the scientific presentation preparation and presentation methods."

Course Content

The course contents are scientific research process steps, critical reading and evaluating of research reports, ethic in research, scientific presentation preparation and presentation methods.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course Introduction Importance or Research
2)	Science and Main Concepts Related with Research Scientific Research Process
3)	Steps in research Process: I. Defining the Research Topic II. Literature Review
4)	III. Research Aim, Research Questions, Hypothesis Formulation, Limitations
5)	IV. Quantitative Research Design- I
6)	Quantitative Research Design- II
7)	Qualitative Research Design
8)	V. Sampling
9)	Midterm Exam
10)	VI. Data Collection Methods and Tools
11)	VII. Data Analysis
12)	VIII. Writing of Research Report
13)	Research Ethics
14)	Scientific Presentation Methods Course Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	1. Erdoğan,S., Nahcivan, N., Esin M.N. (2014). Hemşirelikte araştırma, süreç, uygulama ve kritik. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. İstanbul. 2. Grove, Susan K.. St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Saunders, 2013 xvi, 732 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. Language: English, Veritabanı: Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi Kütüphanesi Katalogu

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	2	26
Project	9	3	27
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			57

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	"To plan and assess nursing care within a holistic approach, in accordance with theoretical and evidence-based practices. "	5
2)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in Nursing practices.	4
3)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.	4
4)	To use Nursing models/theories in health promotion, protection and care.	3
5)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.	4
6)	"To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. "	1
7)	"To be sensitive to health problems of the community and and to able to offer solutions. "	5
8)	"To be able to use interpersonal and intercultural communication skills effectively in Nursing pratices. "	4
9)	"To be able to use healthcare/information technologies in Nursing practice and research. "	5
10)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.	5
11)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.	3
12)	To take responsibility and lead in events in order to contribute to health services and Nursing profession.	4