Introduction in Research Methodology

Course Code:

ΚΝ-302

Semester:

3rd-semester

Specialization Category:

Υποχρεωτικά ( ΜΓΥ )

Course Hours:

3Θ/2Σ

ECTS:

6,5



Course Tutors

Lagiou Areti

 

LEARNING RESULTS

The course is an in-depth introduction to the concepts and fundamentals of health research methodology. The deepening of the fundamental concepts that govern the research process in the field of public health, as well as the specific methodology used, is done in the context of the epidemiology course.

The course material aims to train students in the basic principles and technical writing of a scientific paper, focusing on both substantive and formal aspects (typing and aesthetic appearance). Basic knowledge is provided about the ethics governing the writing of the scientific paper, the characteristics of the main types of scientific papers (review, systematic analysis, research paper, meta-analysis), while developing the skills required in order to be able to respond to all stages of preparing a scientific paper.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student who has the skill and will be properly prepared and able to respond immediately and effectively to the academic reports of the curriculum (assessment through assignments), but will also be trained in correct and thorough recording . . his work. Finally, the student will be able to write a scientific paper in the context of the requirements of the study program and furthermore is of decisive importance in the exercise of responsibilities of the graduates of the Department in the context of Public and Community health.

 

GENERAL SKILLS
Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information, using the necessary technologies
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Autonomous work
Teamwork
Work in an interdisciplinary environment
Project Planning and Management
Promotion of mental thinking, creative and inductive

 

 

COURSE CONTENT
Clear definition of purpose and individual objectives
Search for valid relevant information from competent bodies, organizations
Search for appropriate bibliography through classical or electronic data structures (bases, libraries)
Evaluation of various sources/media
Text structure configuration
Text writing and editing
Recording of findings
Annotating findings
Correct use of references
Bibliographic record
Typing and aesthetic issues

 

 

STUDENT EVALUATION
Final written exam (20%) including short answer questions
Draft papers and exercises within the seminar (10%)
Written assignment (70%)

 

 

RECOMMENDED BIBLIOGRAPHY

  • Μπουρλιάσκος, Β.Ι.Γ. 2010. Πως γράφεται μια επιστημονική εργασία. Διόνικος
  • Ζαφειρόπουλος, Κ. 2015. Πως γίνεται μία επιστημονική εργασία. Κριτική
  • Bell, J. 2007. Πώς να συντάξετε μια επιστημονική εργασία. Μεταίχμιο
  • Greetham, B. 2009. Πώς να γράψετε την προπτυχιακή σας διατριβή. Πάλγκρειβ Μακμίλαν
  • Weyers, J. & McMillan, K. 2011. Πώς να γράψετε διατριβές και αναφορές έργων. Peasron Educated Limited

 

EUDOXUS

  • Θεμελιώδεις Αρχές της Μεθοδολογίας της Έρευνας στις Επιστήμες Υγείας, H.Brink,Chr.van der Walt,G.van Rensburg-Επιμέλεια Χ. Κουτής, Φ. Μπαμπάτσικου,  Ζ. Λυκούδης Λεπτομέρειες