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’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	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	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