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
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	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.		1
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.		1
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.					4
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.						5
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.						5
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.						5
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.						5
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.						5
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.						5

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