Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI198
Course Name: Article Reading and Review
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. GÜLSÜM GÖKGÖZ
Course Lecturer(s): Atiye Türker
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course is an introduction to the article evaluation process. Topics to improve reading and evaluation skills of scientific articles are covered.
Course Content: Scientific publication resources (Journals and search engines) Literature search, article types and features, article reading and evaluation

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Can explain the periodicals in which scientific articles are published and their features
2) Can explain article types and features
3) Can perform a literature search using national journals and search engines
4) Can explain the structure and features of a scientific article
5) Can evaluate the research article

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Scientific publication resources (Journals and search engines)
2) Article scanning using national journals
3) Article search using national engines
4) Scientific article types and features
5) Parts of a scientific article
6) Research article reading and evaluation
7) Midterm exam
8) Research article reading and evaluation
9) Review article reading and evaluation
10) Review article reading and evaluation
11) Case report article reading and evaluation
12) Systematic review Article reading and evaluation
13) Meta analysis article reading and evaluation
14) Course evaluation
15) FINAL EXAM PERIOD

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Akoğlu, H., Doğan, N.Ö. (2017). Bir Makalenin Anatomisi. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul.
References: -Akoğlu, H., Doğan, N.Ö. (2017). Bir Makalenin Anatomisi. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts and terminology, evaluation processes and methodological application principles in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; uses this advanced knowledge in study, research and practice.
2) Makes the necessary assessment, definition and planning for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications by using the theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
3) Implements the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program systematically and safely within the framework of ethical principles in the light of professional attitudes and skills; terminates or changes as necessary.
4) Takes initiatives to protect and improve public health and welfare; contributes to the production of health strategies and policies suitable for the changing and diversifying needs of the society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
5) Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages the business processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
6) Keeps records and prepares reports for quality service and research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; adopts ethical, deontological principles and legal framework in collecting, recording and reporting data.
7) Carries out professional and academic studies independently by using his knowledge; works as a team member and assumes responsibility in effective communication and cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
8) It adopts the principle of personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, training and promotion programs related to the field, and demonstrates its professional behavior at an international level.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Knows the basic concepts and terminology, evaluation processes and methodological application principles in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; uses this advanced knowledge in study, research and practice.
2) Makes the necessary assessment, definition and planning for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications by using the theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
3) Implements the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program systematically and safely within the framework of ethical principles in the light of professional attitudes and skills; terminates or changes as necessary.
4) Takes initiatives to protect and improve public health and welfare; contributes to the production of health strategies and policies suitable for the changing and diversifying needs of the society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
5) Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages the business processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
6) Keeps records and prepares reports for quality service and research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; adopts ethical, deontological principles and legal framework in collecting, recording and reporting data.
7) Carries out professional and academic studies independently by using his knowledge; works as a team member and assumes responsibility in effective communication and cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
8) It adopts the principle of personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, training and promotion programs related to the field, and demonstrates its professional behavior at an international level.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 25
Midterms 1 % 35
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 30
Study Hours Out of Class 14 14
Presentations / Seminar 1 2
Homework Assignments 1 8
Midterms 2 38
Final 1 28
Total Workload 120