Graduate Education Institute · Nutrition and Dietetics · Master
Course Objective
The aim of the course; to learn the concepts of science and research, the source of knowledge and the practical basis of problem solving, to learn some important results in the history of science, learning the methods of learning, to learn statistical methods, to learn the principles of quantitative and qualitative research, to learn the principles of presentation of articles, reports, seminars and thesis learning the rules of scientific ethics.
Course Content
It includes scientific research ways, project design, article writing, ways of preparing a thesis proposal, and reference.
Required Resources
1. Sağlık Bilimlerinde Araştırma Yöntemleri, Kadir-Vildan Sümbüloğlu (Hatiboğlu Yayınevi)
Recommended Resources
1. Modern Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Kasım Özdamar (Nisan Kitapevi)
Explanations
Midterm %40
Final Exam %60
Rules
All students are required to attend 70% of the theoretical course
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explains the fundamental concepts and terminology of the scientific research process
- Conducts a comprehensive literature review to identify research gaps in a specific field.
- Selects and designs appropriate quantitative, qualitative, or mixed research methods for a research question
- Analyzes collected data using appropriate statistical or content analysis methods.
- Adheres to academic integrity and ethical principles throughout all stages of scientific work.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 7 | 112 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research Education Overview and Key Concepts | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 2 | Literature Search in Scientific Research | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 3 | Research Problem and Hypothesizing | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 4 | Data Collection, Survey, Observation and Research | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 5 | Reporting Scientific Research | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 6 | Ethical Rules in Scientific Research | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 7 | Writing a Scientific Review and Reviewing a Sample Review | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Presentation Preparation and Presentation Technique | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 10 | Article Writing and Article Review | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 11 | R&D Project Writing Techniques, Project Preparation Examples | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 12 | Statistical Tests | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 13 | Student presentations | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 14 | Student presentations | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 15 | Student presentations | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 16 | Final Examination | Final Examination |