Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Devrim DÜNDAR

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Knows and applies how to scan scientific articles.
2) Knows article types.
3) Knows the principles of article writing.
4) Have knowledge and experience about scientific and critical article evaluation.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4
Learning Outcomes
	1	Low	Low	Low	Low
	2	Low	Low	Low	Low
	3	Low	Low	Low	Low
	4	High	High	High	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

At the end of this course, students will gain knowledge and experience in scientific article scanning, reading, writing and critical evaluation.

Weekly Schedule

1) The importance of evidence-based medicine
2) Types of scientific articles
3) Scientific article sections
4) Reaching the right source, searching scientific articles
5) Reaching the right source, searching scientific articles
6) Reading and interpreting scientific articles
7) Reading and interpreting scientific articles
8) Reading and interpreting scientific articles
9) Reading and interpreting scientific articles
10) Article presentation
11) Analysis and critical evaluation
12) Analysis and critical evaluation
13) Analysis and critical evaluation
14) Analysis and critical evaluation
15) Analysis and critical evaluation
16) Exam

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

60%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	35%
	Practices	5	35%
	Presentation/Seminar	1	30%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

40%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)