Information Package / Course Catalogue
Literature Scanning
Course Code: HF354
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The purpose of this course is to teach students ways of scanning the literature, understanding the importance of effective scanning and write

Course Content

The purpose of scanning the literature, the importance of understanding the scope and content to make effective screening and typing

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend the main objectives of literature review
2.To be able to understand the concept of literature scanning
3.To be able to access to scientific knowledge in his/her field
4.To be able to report the results of scanning
5.To understand the importance of literature review
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sümbüloğlu, K., ‘Sağlık Bilimlerinde Araştırma Teknikleri ve İstatistik’, Mariş Yayınları, Ankara, 1978.
2.Güler, Ç., Akın L. (2006) Halk Sağlığı Temel Bilgiler, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayınları, Ankara
3.Sencer, M. ve Sencer, Y., ‘Toplumsal Araştırmalarda Yöntem Bilim’, Türkiye ve Ortadoğu Amme İdaresi Ens. Yayınları, No: 172, Ankara, 1978
4.Aksakaoğlu G. Sağlıkta Araştırma Teknikleri ve Analiz Yöntemleri. İzmir, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Rektörlük Matbaası.2001
5.Karasar, N. (1995) Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, 7. Basım
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to literature search
Week 2 - Theoretical
The purpose and purpose of the literature review
Week 3 - Theoretical
Scope of literature review
Week 4 - Theoretical
Choosing a Topic in Literature
Week 5 - Theoretical
Choosing a Topic in Literature
Week 6 - Theoretical
Collect Document
Week 7 - Theoretical
Collect Document
Week 8 - Theoretical
Determining Keywords (EXAM)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Read to documents
Week 10 - Theoretical
Write a review of the literature
Week 11 - Theoretical
Write a review of the literature
Week 12 - Theoretical
Write a review of the literature
Week 13 - Theoretical
Presentation of the Report
Week 14 - Theoretical
Criticize of Article
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination130232
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes