RESEARCH METHODS

SUBJECT OUTLINE

Academic Year: 2020-2021

1. Information on the Programme
1.1. Higher Education Institution UNIVERSITY OF SULAIMANI

1.2. College College of Veterinary Medicine

1.3. Department Basic Sciences

1.4. Field of Study Veterinary Medicine

1.5. Cycle of Study1 2

1.6. Specialization/ Study Program

1.7. Form of Education Full time

2. Information on the Discipline

2.1. Discipline Name
2.2. Code
2.3. Language: English
2.4. (Theory) Lecturers
Name: Assist. Prof. Dr. Dyary Hiewa Othman
E-mail: dyary.othman@univsul.edu.iq
Tel: 009647701570426
Webpage, Google Classroom https://sites.google.com/a/univsul.edu.iq/dyary-hiewa/
2.5. Practical/Seminar/ Hall no.
Laboratory/ Project Lecturer
Name: Assist. Prof. Dr. Dyary Hiewa Othman
e-mail: dyary.othman@univsul.edu.iq
Tel: 009647701570426
Webpage, Google Classroom https://sites.google.com/a/univsul.edu.iq/dyary-hiewa/
2.6. M. Sc. 2.7. 1 2.8. Oral and 2.9. Content3 FD
Year Semester Assessment written Discipline 4
Mandotary MD
of Type2 examination, Status
Study continuous
evaluation

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Cycle of study - choose one of the three options: Bachelor «1», Master «2», PhD «3».
2
(Exam: Oral Examination, Written Exam), and (Continuous Evaluation (CE), Portfolio).
3
Discipline status (Content) - for the Bachelor level, choose one of the options: FD (Fundamental (General) Discipline), PF
(Preparatory Disciplines in the Field), SD (Specialty Disciplines), CD (Complementary Disciplines), DU (Disciplines based
on the University’s options).
4
Discipline status (compulsoriness) - choose one of the options
- MD (Mandatory discipline),
- OD (Optional Discipline),
- ED (Elective (Facultative) Discipline).
1. Total estimated time (Teaching Hours per Semester)
University of Sulaimani
College of Veterinary Medicine
Department:
Discipline: Research Methods
Stage: Master
Total Contact Hours: 51
Total Self Study Hours: 84
Total No. Hours: 135
ECTS: 5.00

Contact Hours Self Study

No. of Weeks Midterm
Theoretical Practical Lab Project Visit Quiz Reading Assignment Report Final Exam
Exam
1s t Week
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(Registration)
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2 Week 3 3
3rd Week 3 3
4th Week 3 1 3 5
10
5th Week 3 6 3
6th Week 3 1 3 4
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7 Week 3
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8 Week 3 3 16
9th Week 3 3
10th Week 3 3
11th Week 3 6 1 3
12th Week 3 3 4
th
13 Week 3 1 3
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14 Week 3 3 5
th
15 Week (Final
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Exam)
16th Week (Final
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Exam)
TOTAL 39 0 0 12 0 4 36 10 8 10 16

4. Prerequisites (if applicable)

4.1 Curriculum-Related
4.2 Skills-Related English language proficiency, ability to use the computer and internet

5. Conditions (if applicable)

5.1. For the Theoretical Class attendance and participation are required for this course. This
course's dynamic and intensive nature makes it impossible for
participants to make-up or receive credit for missed classes.

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1
Cycle of study - choose one of the three options: Bachelor «1», Master «2», PhD «3».
2
(Exam: Oral Examination, Written Exam), and (Continuous Evaluation (CE), Portfolio).
3
Discipline status (Content) - for the Bachelor level, choose one of the options: FD (Fundamental (General) Discipline), PF
(Preparatory Disciplines in the Field), SD (Specialty Disciplines), CD (Complementary Disciplines), DU (Disciplines based
on the University’s options).
4
Discipline status (compulsoriness) - choose one of the options
- MD (Mandatory discipline),
- OD (Optional Discipline),
- ED (Elective (Facultative) Discipline).
 Participants who miss two or more lecture sessions are in danger of
failing this course.
5.2. For the Practical/
Laboratory/ Project

6. Cumulated Specific Competences

Professional • Participants must apply science by analyzing and interpreting various
Competencies publications and applying these methods to analogous situations.
• Participants must use quantitative reasoning, mathematical reasoning, and
graphing skills to solve various research problems.
• Participants must be capable of communicating and collaborating with other
disciplines, such as
a. effectively communicating fundamental research concepts in written and
oral formats, and
b. identifying credible scientific sources and interpreting and evaluating the
information therein.
Transversal • Basic skills in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel,
Competences and different reference citation software programs are preferable.
• Participants must be capable of documenting and reporting on experimental
protocols, results, and conclusions.

7. Discipline Objectives (Based on the cumulated specific Competences)

7.1. General Objective This course aims to provide the participant with a broad understanding
of research, such as the research-related terms, types of medical
research, stages of a research project, writing theses, and writing and
publishing research papers.
7.2. Specific Objectives At the end of this course, participants will
• become familiar with the different research-related vocabulary, such
as research, academic journal, review article, abstract, and thesis,
• learn about the different medical research types, and
• learn how to conduct research, write scientific papers and theses, and
criticize other research.

8. Content
8.1. Theoretical-Number of Hours Teaching Observation
methods
Week 1: Introduction and Coursebook Explanation lecture 1 lecture = 3 hours

Introduction to and explanation of the course of Research

Methods, explanation of the methods of assessment, exams,
quizzes, and assignments
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1
Cycle of study - choose one of the three options: Bachelor «1», Master «2», PhD «3».
2
(Exam: Oral Examination, Written Exam), and (Continuous Evaluation (CE), Portfolio).
3
Discipline status (Content) - for the Bachelor level, choose one of the options: FD (Fundamental (General) Discipline), PF
(Preparatory Disciplines in the Field), SD (Specialty Disciplines), CD (Complementary Disciplines), DU (Disciplines based
on the University’s options).
4
Discipline status (compulsoriness) - choose one of the options
- MD (Mandatory discipline),
- OD (Optional Discipline),
- ED (Elective (Facultative) Discipline).
 Week 2: Types of Study in Medical Research lecture 1 lecture = 3 hours

In this lecture, the objectives of the study and the importance of

research questions are discussed. The different types of research
are described and compared to each other. Moreover, the types of
studies in medical research are also discussed.
Week 3: Basic Structure and Types of Scientific Papers lecture 1 lecture = 3 hours

Participants will learn about the different types of papers, such as

original article, case report, technical note, pictorial essay,
review, commentary, editorial, letter to the editor, and non-
scientific material.
Week 4: Writing and Publishing Scientific Research Papers lecture 1 lecture = 3 hours

Participants are expected to learn about the different parts of a

scientific paper. They will learn how to write an article. The
processes of submitting and publishing a scientific paper will be
discussed.
Week 5: Searching the Internet lecture 1 lecture = 3 hours

The importance of the internet in the process of searching for

information will be discussed. They will learn how to surf the
different search engines (Yahoo, Google, Bing, others) and search
in the academic databases (ScienceDirect, PubMed, Springer,
others).
Week 6: Thesis Writing lecture 1 lecture = 3 hours

Participants will be taught how to write their graduation reports.

Week 7: Scientific Presentation Skills lecture 1 lecture = 3 hours

The differences between papers and oral presentations will be

discussed, and the importance of a good presentation will be
clarified. Participants are expected to learn how to prepare for and
present a scientific seminar.
Week 8: Midterm Exam lecture 1 lecture = 3 hours
Week 9: Citing References lecture 1 lecture = 3 hours

Participants will learn about the importance of citing other

references when they write their papers. They will be taught how
to cite sources such as books, book chapters, journal articles,
conferences, theses, and internet sources.
Week 10: Preparing and Presenting Effective Research lecture 1 lecture = 3 hours
Posters

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Cycle of study - choose one of the three options: Bachelor «1», Master «2», PhD «3».
2
(Exam: Oral Examination, Written Exam), and (Continuous Evaluation (CE), Portfolio).
3
Discipline status (Content) - for the Bachelor level, choose one of the options: FD (Fundamental (General) Discipline), PF
(Preparatory Disciplines in the Field), SD (Specialty Disciplines), CD (Complementary Disciplines), DU (Disciplines based
on the University’s options).
4
Discipline status (compulsoriness) - choose one of the options
- MD (Mandatory discipline),
- OD (Optional Discipline),
- ED (Elective (Facultative) Discipline).
 The importance of posters in publishing information will be
discussed. Participants will be taught how to prepare a scientific
poster.
Week 11: Practical Session on How to search in the Academic lecture 1 lecture = 3 hours
Databases and Use EndNote Referencing Program

Participants are requested to bring their laptops and internet

connection sources. They will be taught how to search in different
academic databases (NCBI, ScienceDirect, PMC, others).
Participants are requested to bring their laptops and internet
connections. They will be tutored on how to use the EndNote X7
program for reference citation.
Week 12: Open Discussion on Published Papers lecture 1 lecture = 3 hours

Several recently published articles will be discussed inside the

classroom to practice how to criticize scientific research.
Weeks 13 and 14: Seminar Presentation by the Participants lecture 1 lecture = 3 hours

lecture 1 lecture = 3 hours

Compulsory Bibliography:

• The teacher provides lecture handouts.

Optional Bibliography:
Hurley, W. L., Denegar, C. R., & Hertel, J. (2011). Research Methods: A Framework for Evidence-
Based Clinical Practice. Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health.

9. Assessment

Type of Activity 9.1. Assessment 9.2. Assessment Type 9.3. Percentage of

Criteria2 the final Grade

9.4. Theoretical Paper-based exam

Exam 50%
9.5. Practical/
Exam Practice Rotating lab exam 30%
Seminar/Laboratory
9.6. Activity during Semester Seminar
Report Continuous evaluation 20%
Attendance
Minimum performance Standards: Good English language (writing, reading)

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1
Cycle of study - choose one of the three options: Bachelor «1», Master «2», PhD «3».
2
(Exam: Oral Examination, Written Exam), and (Continuous Evaluation (CE), Portfolio).
3
Discipline status (Content) - for the Bachelor level, choose one of the options: FD (Fundamental (General) Discipline), PF
(Preparatory Disciplines in the Field), SD (Specialty Disciplines), CD (Complementary Disciplines), DU (Disciplines based
on the University’s options).
4
Discipline status (compulsoriness) - choose one of the options
- MD (Mandatory discipline),
- OD (Optional Discipline),
- ED (Elective (Facultative) Discipline).
 Theoretical Lecturers Assist. Prof. Dr. Dyary Hiewa Othman

Approved by the Curriculum Development Committee:

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Head of the Department Assist Prof. Dr. Dyary Hiewa Othman

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1
Cycle of study - choose one of the three options: Bachelor «1», Master «2», PhD «3».
2
(Exam: Oral Examination, Written Exam), and (Continuous Evaluation (CE), Portfolio).
3
Discipline status (Content) - for the Bachelor level, choose one of the options: FD (Fundamental (General) Discipline), PF
(Preparatory Disciplines in the Field), SD (Specialty Disciplines), CD (Complementary Disciplines), DU (Disciplines based
on the University’s options).
4
Discipline status (compulsoriness) - choose one of the options
- MD (Mandatory discipline),
- OD (Optional Discipline),
- ED (Elective (Facultative) Discipline).