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Program of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (English 30%)

FTR343

PROJECT AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Course Code
FTR343
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
1 + 0
ECTS
1
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS1
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. To be able to plan and conduct clinical research and to transfer the results with appropriate literature
  2. Literature review
  3. To be able to present the results
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionTo give the students knowledge about planning, conducting and concluding of research in the health field and to develop students' skills in use of basic statistical package programs.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course
2nd Week What is science, why scientific research is important, how to ask questions
3rd Week Methods of Gathering Information Related to Research, Literature Search Methods
4th Week Research Planning
5th Week Scientific research methods (forward, backward, multidisciplinary ..)
6th Week Data collection
7th Week Data collection
8th Week Midterm, genereal review
9th Week Excele data entry, Spsse data entry
10th Week Data delivery for analysis
11th Week Preparation of a scientific paper, introduction and material method
12th Week Preparation of a scientific paper, findings and discussion
13th Week Abstract writing and paper presentation
14th Week Presentations
15th Week Presentations
Recommended or Required Reading1. Research Methodology: A Project Guide for University Students, John Kuada, Samfundslitteratur, 2012.
2. Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques, C.R. Kothari, New Age International, 2004.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 50
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 1 4 4
Preparation for Final exam 1 4 4
Course hours 14 1 14
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 4 4
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 0 0 0
Presentation (including preperation) 1 1 1
Project 1 1 1
Article 0 0 0
Total Work Load30
Total Work Load / 30 (h)1
ECTS Credit of the Course1
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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