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. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HINA ZAHOOR
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It’s aimed to gain knowledge and attitudes regarding the scientific research methods and techniques and scientific reports.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic concepts and fundamentals of scientific research, literature review methods, definition of the research problem, sampling methods, data collection tools and types of scales, quantitative and qualitative research approaches, reporting of research findings, and preparation of a research proposal.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the terminology used in the field of scientific research.
Explains the characteristics of science and scientific research.
Explains the sections of scientific research and their functions within the research process.
Explains the scientific method and the methods used in scientific research.
Explains a scientific article in terms of its compliance with learned scientific criteria.
Demonstrates a scientific research problem with an example.
Analyzes a scientific problem according to scientific methods.
Explains a scientific research study in accordance with the rules of scientific report writing.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Web-Based Research	Basic Concepts in Scientific Research	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
2	Individual Study	Fundamentals of Scientific Research	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
3	Individual Study	Types of Literature Research	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer Brainstorming, Application-Based Learning
4	Individual Study	Identifying the Problem	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer Brainstorming, Application-Based Learning
5	Individual Study	Sampling Methods	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer Brainstorming, Application-Based Learning
6	Individual Study	Data Collection Tools	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer Brainstorming, Application-Based Learning
7	Individual Study	Scale Types I	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
8	Individual Study	Scale Types II	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
9	Individual Study	Quantitative Research	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer Brainstorming, Application-Based Learning
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Individual Study	Qualitative Research	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer Brainstorming, Application-Based Learning
12	Individual Study	Reporting	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer Brainstorming, Application-Based Learning
13	Literature Review, Individual Study	Project: Research Proposal Preparation	Discussion, Question-Answer, Brainstorming
14	Literature Review, Individual Study	Project: Research Proposal Preparation	Discussion, Question-Answer, Brainstorming
15	Literature Review, Individual Study	Project: Research Proposal Preparation	Discussion, Question-Answer, Brainstorming
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Belcher, W. L. (2019). Writing your journal article in twelve weeks: A guide to academic publishing success (2nd ed.). University of Chicago Press.
Eckstein, G., Rawlins, J. D., & Hanks, E. (2025). Guide to reporting verbs: Citing sources in academic writing. Taylor & Francis Group.
Egger, M., Higgins, J. P. T., & Davey Smith, G. (Eds.). (2022). Systematic reviews in health research: Meta-analysis in context. John Wiley & Sons.
Greenhalgh, T., & Dijkstra, P. (2024). How to read a paper: The basics of evidence-based healthcare. John Wiley & Sons.
Schünemann, H., Brożek, J., Guyatt, G., & Oxman, A. (Eds.). (2013). GRADE handbook for grading the quality of evidence and the strength of recommendations. The GRADE Working Group.
Weaver, R. R., & Jia, Q. (2025). Reading and understanding health research: A critical approach. Taylor & Francis Group.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	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	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to independently carry out an advanced study in the field of Child Development.					4
2	To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to Child Development.					4
3	To be able to understand and manage the activities for the development of the employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.					4
2	Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning.					4
3	Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to inform relevant persons and institutions on issues related to Child Development; to be able to convey their thoughts and solutions to the problems verbally and in writing.						5
2	To be able to share with experts and non-experts, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, their thoughts and solutions to problems in the field of Child Development.					4
3	Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.					4
4	To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.					4
5	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License required by the Child Development field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to Child Development.					4
2	To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.					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	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	14	1	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	51	0	79