Course Detail

Course Description Course Outline Course Contribution to Program Qualifications Assessment Methods ECTS-Workload Detail Informations of the Course Numerical Data

Course Description

Course	Code	Semester	T+P (Hour)	Credit	ECTS
ACADEMIC READING and WRITING SKILLS	EBE3216778	Spring Semester	2+0	2	2

Course Program

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses

Language of Course	Turkish
Course Level	First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type	Elective
Course Coordinator	Lect. Şerife ÇINAR
Name of Lecturer(s)	Lect. Şerife ÇINAR
Assistant(s)
Aim	The aim of this course is to enable students to systematically access academic literature, critically read and analyze scientific articles, formulate a research problem, write the introduction and methods sections in accordance with academic writing rules, and complete a qualitative or quantitative research process from ethics committee application to journal submission by the end of the semester.
Course Content	This course contains; Scientific Thinking and Structure of Academic Writing,Literature Search Techniques,Research Problem and Hypothesis,Writing the Introduction,Quantitative Research Methods,Qualitative Research Methods,Ethics Committee Process,Basic Data Analysis,Writing Results,Writing Discussion,Conclusion and Implications,Journal Selection,Submission Process,Project Presentations.

Course Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Uses academic databases to conduct a literature review.	10, 16, 9	A, F
Critically analyzes scientific articles.	10, 13, 9	A, F
Formulates a research problem, aim, and hypothesis.	10, 2, 5	F, H
Distinguishes between qualitative and quantitative research designs.	13, 4, 9	A, F
Writes the introduction and methods sections in accordance with academic writing rules.	2, 5, 6	F, H
Prepares an ethics committee application file.	2, 33, 6	F, H
Reports findings using tables and statistical expressions.	10, 19, 4	F, H
Writes the discussion section by relating findings to the literature.	10, 2, 5	F, H
Selects an appropriate journal and manages the manuscript submission process.	10, 2, 36	F, H

Teaching Methods:	10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 33: Station Technique , 36: Peer Teaching Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:	A: Traditional Written Exam, F: Project Task, H: Performance Task

Course Outline

Order	Subjects	Preliminary Work
1	Scientific Thinking and Structure of Academic Writing	Read a sample scientific article
2	Literature Search Techniques	Identify 10 articles related to topic
3	Research Problem and Hypothesis	Prepare research problem draft
4	Writing the Introduction	Read 2 articles and prepare short presentation
5	Quantitative Research Methods	Prepare sampling plan
6	Qualitative Research Methods	Draft data collection tool
7	Ethics Committee Process	Fill ethics forms
8	Basic Data Analysis	Write analysis plan
9	Writing Results	Draft result tables
10	Writing Discussion	Prepare comparison notes
11	Conclusion and Implications	Revise text
12	Journal Selection	Analyze 3 journals
13	Submission Process	Draft cover letter
14	Project Presentations	Prepare presentation

Resources

Medipol Üniversitesi Araştırma Etik Kurulları: https://www.medipol.edu.tr/akademik/arastirma-etik-kurullari Girişimsel Olmayan Klinik Araştırmalar Etik Kurulu - Başvuru Belgeleri: https://www.medipol.edu.tr/akademik/arastirma-etik-kurullari/etik-kurullari1/girisimsel-olmayan-klinik-arastirmalar-etik-kurulu/basvuru-belgeleri Klinik Araştırmalar Etik Kurulu - Başvuru Belgeleri: https://www.medipol.edu.tr/akademik/arastirma-etik-kurullari/etik-kurullari1/klinik-arastirmalar-etik-kurulu/basvuru-belgeleri Sosyal Bilimler Bilimsel Araştırmalar Etik Kurulu - Başvuru Belgeleri: https://www.medipol.edu.tr/akademik/arastirma-etik-kurullari/etik-kurullari1/sosyal-bilimler-bilimsel-arastirmalar-etik-kurulu/basvuru-belgeleri EQUATOR Network Ana Sayfa: https://www.equator-network.org/ EQUATOR Reporting Guidelines: https://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/ EQUATOR - Uygun Raporlama Kılavuzu Seçimi: https://www.equator-network.org/toolkits/selecting-the-appropriate-reporting-guideline/ YÖK Resmi Sayfası: https://www.yok.gov.tr/ Yükseköğretim Kurumları Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yayın Etiği Yönergesi: https://www.yok.gov.tr/documents/documents/68fb63b8b2511.pdf

University library databases and electronic resources. Literature search platforms such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and ULAKBİM. Reporting guidelines and checklists selected according to the study design. For example, CONSORT for randomized controlled trials, STROBE for observational studies, PRISMA for systematic reviews and meta-analyses, COREQ for qualitative studies, and STARD for diagnostic accuracy studies; these can be accessed through EQUATOR. Journal author instructions, sample cover letters, and online manuscript submission systems. Sample articles, lecture notes, practical guidelines, and checklists shared by the instructor.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No	Program Qualification	Contribution Level
No	Program Qualification	1	2	3	4	5
1	PQ-1. Has the knowledge and skills to provide holistic, culturally sensitive care to women, newborns, children, and families.	X
2	PQ-2. Has the knowledge and skills to perform assessments and deliver services aimed at protecting, maintaining, and promoting health.		X
3	PQ-3. Provides a safe environment throughout pregnancy, labor, and birth; manages high-risk and emergency situations, and conducts childbirth independently.
4	PQ-4. Provides qualified care to support adaptation of women, newborns, and families in the postpartum period.
5	PQ-5. Has the knowledge and skills to deliver individualized care in cases of pregnancy termination or loss, adhering to national laws, regulations, and procedures
6	PQ-6. Conducts practices in compliance with relevant legislation, professional ethics, principles, and standards.				X
7	PQ-7. Performs practices in a culturally sensitive manner, guided by current scientific evidence, technological developments, and health policies.					X
8	PQ-8. Participates in research, education, and projects relevant to midwifery, and actively contributes to translating outcomes into practice.					X
9	PQ-9. Participates in activities aimed at supporting women in the field of midwifery practice, providing leadership and consultancy.		X
10	PQ-10. Works effectively in communication and collaboration with healthcare teams and other disciplines.			X
11	PQ-11. Adopts a lifelong learning approach, remains open to development, and demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.					X
12	PQ-12. Has sufficient proficiency in English to follow current literature and effectively communicate with professional colleagues.					X

Assessment Methods

Contribution Level	Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success		40
Rate of Final Exam to Success		60
Total		100

ECTS / Workload Table
Activities	Number of	Duration(Hour)	Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours	14	2	28
Guided Problem Solving	2	2	4
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report	4	3	12
Term Project	1	2	2
Presentation of Project / Seminar	1	4	4
Quiz	0	0	0
Midterm Exam	1	4	4
General Exam	1	4	4
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan	1	2	2
Total Workload(Hour)			60
*Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30=(60/30)**			2
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

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