LITERATURE REVIEW I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY149E	LITERATURE REVIEW I	1	3	3	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ABBAS ALI HUSSEINI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide knowledge and attitudes about scientific research methods and techniques and scientific reports.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Methods and techniques used in scientific research, ways to do scientific research and determining the basic principles of scientific research.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the terms used in the field of scientific research.
Explain the characteristics of scientific research.
Explain a scientific research problem.
Studies a scientific problem according to scientific methods.
Explain the scientific methods used in scientific research.
Gives an example a scientific article in terms of its compliance with the scientific criteria.
Solves different functions of scientific research.
Explain scientific research in accordance with the rules of writing a scientific report.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Individual research	Basic Concepts in Scientific Research	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
2	Literature review, Individual research	Fundamentals of Scientific Research	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
3	Literature review, Individual research	Types of Literature Research	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
4	Literature review, Individual research	Identifying the Problem	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
5	Literature review, Individual research	Sampling Methods	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
6	Literature review, Individual research	Data Collection Tools	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
7	Literature review, Individual research	Scale Types	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Individual research	Scale Types	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
10	Literature review, Individual research	Quantitative Research	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
11	Literature review, Individual research	Qualitative Research	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
12	Literature review, Individual research	Reporting	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
13	Literature review, Individual research	Project: Research Proposal Preparation	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
14	Literature review, Individual research	Project: Research Proposal Preparation	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
15	Literature review, Individual research	Project: Research Proposal Preparation	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Taylor, B., & Francis, K. (2013). Qualitative research in the health sciences : Methodologies, methods and processes. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com
Çepni, S. (2007). Introduction to Research Project Studies. Celepler Printing House, Trabzon.
Karasar, N. (1999), Scientific Research Method, Nobel Publishing Distribution, 9th Edition, Ankara.
Büyüköztürk, Ş.; Kılıç, E.; Akgün, Ö.E.; Karadeniz, Ş.Medavar, P. B. (1994). Advice to Young Scientists. Tübitak Publications
Day, R. A. (2004). How to Write a Scientific Article, How to Publish? Tübitak Publications.
Çınkır, Ş. (Translator) (2014). How to Write a Thesis? Anı Publishing House, Ankara.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Assess the knowledge of all disciplines that examine the relationship between humans, the environment and food and form the basis of nutrition and dietetic practice.					4
2	Define current knowledge and practices in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use up-to-date technological resources in the process of obtaining and providing information in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Assess general health problems related to nutrition.			2
2	Explain the Nutrition and Dietetics practices by using knowledge in this field.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply legal and ethical principles in the use of knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.				3
2	Follow the plans, policies, laws, regulations and legislations that affect the dietitian profession.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge about Nutrition and Dietetics with a critical perspective.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow new developments in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics with sufficient foreign language knowledge.					4
2	Communicate effective verbal and written interaction between individuals.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the factors affecting the food quality of the individual and society in the production-consumption chain.				3
2	Respond to patients' health, social and environmental problems.					4
3	Evaluate the nutritional status of the patients.		1
4	Interpret the clinical findings of the patients in terms of nutrition.		1
5	Plan patients-specific nutritional treatments.		1

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	2	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	1	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	79