LITERATURE REVIEW II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY152E	LITERATURE REVIEW II	2	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. MAHRUK RASHIDI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ABBAS ALI HUSSEINI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Develop the skills to conduct, structure, and synthesize a literature review using credible sources and proper citation styles.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Learn to evaluate, integrate, and present research findings while avoiding plagiarism and ensuring clarity and coherence

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identify, evaluate, and synthesize relevant academic sources to construct a well-organized and coherent literature review.
Demonstrate proficiency in correctly using citation styles like APA, MLA, and CMS for in-text citations and reference lists.
Critically assess the credibility, relevance, and bias of different types of sources (e.g., journal articles, books, reports).Recognize and implement strategies to avoid plagiarism,including proper paraphrasing, quoting, and citing sources.
Develop, edit, and present a clear, well-structured literature review that adheres to academic standards and is ready for submission

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Individual research	Introduction to Literature Reviews	Lecture, Self study
2	Literature review, Individual research	Conducting a Literature Review	Lecture, Self study
3	Literature review, Individual research	Understanding Citation and Citation Styles	Lecture, Self study
4	Literature review, Individual research	Understanding Sources	Lecture, Self study
5	Literature review, Individual research	Exploring Journal Articles	Lecture, Self study
6	Literature review, Individual research	Using Databases and Annotated Bibliographies	Lecture, Self study
7	Literature review, Individual research	Avoiding Plagiarism	Lecture, Self study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Individual research	Organizational Patterns in Literature Reviews	Lecture, Self study
10	Literature review, Individual research	Structuring the Literature Review	Lecture, Self study
11	Literature review, Individual research	Referencing and Integrating Source Material	Lecture, Self study
12	Literature review, Individual research	Peer Review and Refinement	Lecture, Self study
13	Literature review, Individual research	Editing and Compiling the Final Literature Review	Lecture, Self study
14	Literature review, Individual research	Project: Research Proposal Preparation	Lecture, Self study
15	Literature review, Individual research	Submission and Presentation	Lecture, Self study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Abbott, B. B., Borders, K. S. (2011). Research Design and Methods a Process Approach. 8. Ed. McGraws Hill.
Taylor, B., & Francis, K. (2013). Qualitative research in the health sciences : Methodologies, methods and processes. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com
Machi, Lawrence A, and Brenda T McEvoy. The Literature Review : Six Steps to Success / Lawrence A. Machi, Brenda T. McEvoy. Third edition. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin, 2016. Print.
Hempel, S. (2020). Conducting your literature review. American Psychological Association.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description
Mid-Term Exam	1	30
Homework Assessment	1	10
Practice	1	5
Short Exam	1	5
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	5	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have that require advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the main areas of nursing.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Believes in the philosophy of holistic health care.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plans, implements, evaluates, and records checks protective, developer, treatment and level of rehabilitative evidence-based nursing care.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses that require advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the main areas of nursing.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Takes responsibility of issues related to person/family/community health.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Sustains learning with the awareness lifelong learning.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Cooperates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Behaves appropriately with legal regulations, social and professional values, ethics and principles.					4
2	Performs the role of providing collaboration and communication, as a practitioner, educator, researcher, administrator, advocate, consultant, quality improvement.					4

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	2	28
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	3	2	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	1	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	36	0	81