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| Code | Trans626 |
| Name | 'Writing a Research Proposal and Grant Aplication (Z) |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
Students will learn and gain experience on writing a research proposal
Course Content
Students will learn basic rules to develop and asses a research question and writing a research proposal. They will all submit a small grant in their area of interest by the end of this course. Students are expected to complete the following tasks: 1. Defining an interdisciplinary health problem with meaning in the field of translational medicine 2.Discuss this problem with related disciplines 3. Writing a research project proposal related to the problem identified 4. Preparing a report evaluating research projects written by other students 5. Considering the comments written to him, correcting his project and preparing a response report that will refute the criticisms These tasks will be supported by interim meetings and conferences.
Course Precondition
The classes will be performed on face to face basis. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature and courteous manner during ALL lectures. Students are expected to frame their comments and questions to lecturers in respectful and appropriate language, always maintaining sensitivity towards the topic.
Resources
Regular update of the literature search in the field of the research proposal
Notes
Online tools
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Plan and implement a small research project independently in a research laboratory and prepare and present a report summarizing the methods and findings. |
| LO02 | Will be in active communication with the research team and with different disciplines. |
| LO03 | Will be able to introduce and explain the research project orally and in writing. |
| LO04 | Will be able to discuss their own and other friends' projects and gain experience in giving and receiving feedback. |
| LO05 | Will be able to independently research all the necessary information about the research question and write a research project proposal. |
| LO06 | Will search the literature to understand and evaluate the projects prepared by other students. |
| LO07 | will be able to prepare a written evaluation report for other research projects. |
| LO08 | He will receive evaluation reports written by his friends |
| LO09 | Will be able to improve his own research project by taking into account the criticism and prepare a response report that refutes unwarranted criticism. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops and deepens the current and advanced level knowledge of translational medicine via unique thoughts or researches at a level of proficiency, find out original definitions that will bring innovation in the field of translational medicine. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Conceives the interdisciplinary interactions related to translational medicine; analyzes synthesizes and evaluates original and new thoughts. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the usage of tool, devices and instruments requiered for knowledge and technologies about translational medicine and its related disciplines. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines frequently used statistical methods in translational medicine and related disciplines, uses statistical softwares effectively. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses both theoretical and practical knowledge at an advanced level in the studies related to translational medicine. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops a new thoughts, method and designment/application which brings innovation in translational medicine or implements a known thoughts, method and designment/application in different fields, investigates, comprehends, designs, adapts, implements an original topic. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Writes the report of his/her research which he/she participated, | 2 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Makes necessary investigations by using tool, devices and instrument required for knowledge and technologies about translational medicine and related disciplines at an advanced level, develops a new and creative solution (device, method, treatment, drug) for the problems. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses statistical software in the field of Translational Medicine effectively, chooses statistical methods correctly, calculates and interprets correctly. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Maintains the organization of Translational Medicine laboratories and develops solutions in case of encountering unforeseen complex situations during laboratory working hours. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Conducts scientific studies in translational medicine and related fields independently or as a team member. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Writes the report of his/her research in which he/she participated, publishes in a national or international reputed journal (indexing in SCI, SCI-Expanded, SSCI, or AHCI), and presents it at scientific meetings. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows evidence-based practices and conducts research on professional practices that will create evidence in their field. | 5 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Applies the principles of advanced professional development and lifelong learning in the field of Translational Medicine. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data. | 5 |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns how to teach a concept, subject, phenomenon or case related to Translational Medicine. | |
| PLO17 | Belirsiz | Communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | 4 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and uses these issues for social strategy, implementation plans and frame of quality processes. | 5 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society, acts ethically. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Increases the awareness of society about translational medicine. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Development of a Research Question and FINER criteria | research question | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 2 | Grant application form details and tricks | Self evaluation of submission websites | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Presentations of student’s research question (Written and oral presentations) | Preparing for presentation skills | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 4 | Discussion of the critics & Application for Ethical Approval | Self-evaluation of ethical forms and application websites | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 5 | Presenting the first draft of grant application form | Preparing for the presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 6 | Discussion of the critics | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 7 | Revision of the first draft | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Revised first draft | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 9 | Discussion on the second drafts | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 10 | Student project presentations - Group I | preparing for a proper presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 11 | Student project presentations- Group II | preparing for a proper presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 12 | Application to Ethical Board Review | Draft of Ethical documents | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 13 | Finalizing the project proposal form | Completing te form | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 14 | Online Application of the final version of the project | Application website evaluation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 15 | Student final project presentations | Preparing project presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Final Project Form and application | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | Project evaluation form for other group project | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 86 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,44 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||