HDK604 - LITERATURE REVIEW and ARTICLE ANALYSIS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
LITERATURE REVIEW and ARTICLE ANALYSIS HDK604 Any Semester/Year 2 0 2 6
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Other: Library search  
Instructor (s)Assoc. Prof. Gülten Koç, Asst. Prof. ÇiÄŸdem Yücel  
Course objectiveThis course is aimed to gain skills to students to access printed journals and books which were published in the field of women's health, search literature, use national and international databases, criticize and evaluate the sources.  
Learning outcomes
  1. 1.Describe the concepts which are scientific resource, citation, international publication citation index and impact factor.
  2. 2.Know literature searching strategy.
  3. 3.Know and use national and international databases related to the field of women's healtH
  4. 4.Criticize published scientific articles related to the fields of women's health.
  5. 5.Search the literature on a subject related to the fields of women's health, write a review manuscript on the subject and present it.
Course Content1. Concepts about literature searching and article analyzing
2. Literature searching strategies
3. National and international databases related to the field of women's health
4. Literature searching and article analyzing on an interested topic
5. Techniques for presenting a scientific article
6. Presenting the criticized articles
 
ReferencesRelevant national and international sources 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Scientific article evaluation
Week 2Scientific article evaluation
Week 3Concepts related to bibliometrics, citation indexes, national and international data bases used in health sciences
Week 4Scientific article writing rules
Week 5Literature search of printed and electronic sources
Week 6The use of EndNote
Week 7MIDTERM EXAM
Week 8Research and publication ethic
Week 9Analysis of a scientific article
Week 10Analysis of a scientific article
Week 11Analysis of a scientific article
Week 12Analysis of a scientific article
Week 13Analysis of a scientific article
Week 14Analysis of a scientific article
Week 15General Exam Preparation
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments120
Presentation120
Project00
Seminar110
Midterms140
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes160
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes140
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14798
Presentation / Seminar Preparation22040
Project000
Homework assignment11010
Midterms (Study duration)122
Final Exam (Study duration) 122
Total Workload3343180

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Have current knowledge at the level of expertise in the field of women's reproductive health based on the nursing degree level qualifications, develop and deepen the knowledge.    X
2. Have research knowledge to read and evaluate a scientific article related to women's reproductive/sexual health and follow evidence-based practices.    X
3. Do research by taking responsibility for producing scientific knowledge specific to the field of women's reproductive/sexual health.    X
4. Take an active role in education and counseling services to protect and improve women's reproduction and sexual health.     X
5. Understand the team approach and interaction between disciplines related to women's reproductive/sexual health and use this approach. X   
6. Plan comprehensive person centered nursing care that provides, promotes, treats and rehabilitates women's reproductive /sexual health and implement it.    X
7. Determine problem areas by evaluating issues related to women's reproductive/sexual health with the view of critical thinking and develop solutions.    X
8. Take the lead to improve the quality of care for women's reproductive/sexual health.    X
9. Act upon relevant legislation and ethical values related to women's reproductive/sexual health.  X  
10. Present an article related to women's reproductive/sexual health in national or international congress and publish it in a journal.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest