Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN BIOETHICS 22302105 2 + 0 2.0 4.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors
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Goals The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge and skills in qualitative research methods in bioethical issues.
Course Content Different paradigmatic approaches to scientific research. Qualitative research and areas of use. Basic qualitative research methods. Ethical and methodological issues to be considered in qualitative research. Qualitative data collection techniques. Qualitative data analysis techniques. Reporting and publishing qualitative research. Impact and contribution of qualitative research results.
Learning Outcomes 1) List the basic principles of qualitative research methods
2) Explain the ethical issues to be considered when conducting qualitative research on bioethics issues.
3) Applies qualitative data collection techniques used in bioethics research
4) Uses basic qualitative data analysis and interpretation skills
5) Designs projects that can apply qualitative research methods to bioethical issues.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to course, purpose, vision, and goals; introduction to bioethics and qualitative research methods Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Qualitative research paradigm and design Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Colloquium
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Qualitative research methods and their application areas in bioethics Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Research questions and problem identification process Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week Ethical rules and ethical committee approval in bioethical research Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
6. Week Qualitative data collection techniques: Interviews and focus groups Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
7. Week Midterm Exam Question Answer

 Homework
8. Week Qualitative data analysis: Thematic analysis and content analysis Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
9. Week Research proposal and work plan preparation Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
10. Week Developing bioethics projects using qualitative research methods Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
11. Week Presenting and discussing qualitative research findings Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
12. Week Can the results of qualitative research in the field of bioethics contribute to the implementation and policy development processes? Research examples Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
13. Week Softwares used for qualitative analysis - A Discussion on student projects Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
14. Week Presentation and evaluation of student projects Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Braun V, Clarke V. Successful Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide for Beginners. SAGE Publications; 2013.
Braun V, Clarke V. Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qual Res Psychol. 2006;3(2):77–101.
Creswell JW. Nitel Araştırmacılar İçin 30 Temel Beceri. 1st ed. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık; 2017.
Creswell JW. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. 4th ed. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications; 2014.
Saldana J, Omasta M. Qualitative Research: Analyzing Life. 1st ed. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications; 2017.
Saldana J. The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers. 2nd ed. London: SAGE Publications; 2013.
Yıldırım A, Şimşek H. Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. 11th ed. Ankara: Seçkin; 2018

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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 4
Homework 2 4
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 2 6
Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 1 2
Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 1 2
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 4
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 2 4
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