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. 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	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	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