Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7HEM404Graduation Project I1+2+02401.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Nursing
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To equip the student with the ability to apply the knowledge acquired throughout their undergraduate education through an individually prepared senior project, and to provide the knowledge and skills to teach the student how to proceed with a visual project. It aims to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for planning, conducting, writing, and presenting scientific research.
Course Content Introduction to the scientific research process; identification of the research problem and topic; literature review and critical evaluation of scientific sources; formulation of the research question and hypotheses; determination of the appropriate research method and design; examination of data collection methods; planning of the research process; basic practices related to data collection and data analysis.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, question-answer, discussion, literature review and critical source examination, individual study, research and problem-solving, data collection and analysis practices, scientific report preparation, and project presentation.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Prof.Dr. Ayla YAVA ayla.yava@hku.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. AYLA YAVA
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Özkan, Ö., & Şermet Kaya, Ş. (2015). Bilimsel makalede “sınırlılıklar” neden ve nasıl yazılır. TAF Preventive Medicine Bulletin, 14(6).
Karayurt, Ö., Yılmaz, M., & Güneş, Ü. Y. (2014). Hemşirelikte Çevre ve Sağlık. Türkiye Klinikleri Hemşirelik Bilimleri.
Özgür, S. (2009). Sağlık Alanında Araştırma Yöntemleri. Güneş Tıp Kitabevi.
Aksayan, S., Bahar, Z., Bayık, A., Emiroğlu, O. N., Görak, G., Karataş, N., Kocaman, G., Kubilay, G., & Seviğ, Ü. (2004). Hemşirelikte Araştırma. Odak Ofset.
Day, R. A., & Aşkar Altay, G. (1996). Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır?
Arseven, A. (1994). Alan Araştırma Yöntemi. Gül Yayınevi
Current references appropriate to the project/research topic must be used.
Course Notes At the beginning of the semester, the contents of the topics to be covered throughout the semester are communicated to all students through the student representative.
Documents Özkan, Ö., & Şermet Kaya, Ş. (2015). Bilimsel makalede “sınırlılıklar” neden ve nasıl yazılır. TAF Preventive Medicine Bulletin, 14(6). Karayurt, Ö., Yılmaz, M., & Güneş, Ü. Y. (2014). Hemşirelikte Çevre ve Sağlık. Türkiye Klinikleri Hemşirelik Bilimleri. Özgür, S. (2009). Sağlık Alanında Araştırma Yöntemleri. Güneş Tıp Kitabevi. Aksayan, S., Bahar, Z., Bayık, A., Emiroğlu, O. N., Görak, G., Karataş, N., Kocaman, G., Kubilay, G., & Seviğ, Ü. (2004). Hemşirelikte Araştırma. Odak Ofset. Day, R. A.
Assignments 1


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Assignment 1 % 100
Total
1
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 2 5 10
Assignments 14 4 56
Presentation 1 5 5
Project 1 7 7
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Can critically examine scientific data and research articles.
2 Knows how to systematically examine articles and publications and conduct literature reviews.
3 Formulates research hypotheses.
4 Learns research designs and knows which one to apply.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the senior project, stages of the scientific research process, and determining the project topic Relevant references (see Course Resources)
2 Identification of the research topic, problem statement, and research question Relevant references (see Course Resources)
3 Literature review methods and evaluation of scientific sources Relevant references (see Course Resources)
4 Formulation of research hypotheses and determination of research variables Relevant references (see Course Resources)
5 Research methods and determination of research design Relevant references (see Course Resources)
6 Data collection methods and determination of data collection tools Relevant references (see Course Resources)
7 Preparation and presentation of the project work plan Relevant references (see Course Resources)
8 MIDTERM EXAM MIDTERM EXAM EXAM
9 Conducting the data collection process Relevant references (see Course Resources)
10 Data organization and basic data analysis Relevant references (see Course Resources)
11 Writing the general information, materials, and methods sections of the research report Relevant references (see Course Resources)
12 Writing the results and discussion sections Relevant references (see Course Resources)
13 Preparation of the conclusion, recommendations, and bibliography Relevant references (see Course Resources)
14 Presentation and discussion of the senior project Relevant references (see Course Resources)
15 Presentation and discussion of the senior project Relevant references (see Course Resources)

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
C1 4 2 5 2 5 3 4 3
C2 4 2 5 4 3 5 3
C3 4 2 5 2 5 4 3 3
C4 4 3 5 3 2 5 4 3 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant