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Program of Communication and Design

RTS434

ACADEMIC WRITING

Course Code
RTS434
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Improves their academic literacy.
  2. Gain awareness of conducting scientific research and acquire the skills to write academic texts.
  3. Gain the skills to plan academic text, review literature, use reference systems and pay attention to ethical issues while preparing academic texts.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionAcademic Writing course is designed for students who want to improve their academic text writing skills and who plan to pursue a graduate degree. This course aims to provide students interested in graduate studies with information and skills in designing and conducting scientific research and creating scientific texts.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Fundamentals of scientific research. Types of research. Examples of scientific academic texts (Project, report, thesis proposal, thesis, article, book, report)
2nd Week How to design scientific research? Choosing a topic and creating and formulating research questions.
3rd Week Choosing the method in scientific research I. Quantitative research design.
4th Week Choosing the right method in scientific research II. Qualitative research design. Mixed methods.
5th Week Scientific writing rules and referencing styles. Footnotes. Bibliography writing.
6th Week Discussion on sample texts.
7th Week Literature review. Databases used for literature research.
8th Week Ethical rules in academic text writing. What is plagiarism? Plagiarism programs. Similarity reports. Ethical violations. Application to ethics committee.
9th Week Sections of an academic text: Introduction, abstract, acknowledgments, preface. Discussion on sample texts.
10th Week Structuring the theoretical framework in academic texts. Headings and subheadings. Paragraph structuring. Discussion on sample texts.
11th Week Creation of the method section of the academic text. Analysis of data. Discussion on sample texts.
12th Week Selection of publication type, preparation and monitoring of the publication process (Journal, book, conference). Preparation process for the conference. Effective presentation techniques.
13th Week Postgraduate education process. Field selection. Interview preparation.
14th Week In-class practice and discussion.
Recommended or Required ReadingBecker, Howard, (2014), Sosyal Bilimcilerin Yazma Çilesi, Ankara: Heretik Yayınevi.
Yalçınkaya, Ayhan, (2012), Mazerete Mahal Yok Sosyal Bilimler Öğrencileri İçin Eğlenceli(k) Bir Ödev Lisansüstü Öğretim ve Tez Kılavuzu, Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi.
Punch, F. Keith, (2011), Sosyal Araştırmalara Giriş, Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi.
Bailey, Stephen, (2020), Akademik Yazma Uluslararası Öğrenciler İçin El Kitabı, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Neuman, W. Lawrence, (2013), Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri Nitel ve Nicel Yaklaşımlar I, Yayın Odası.
Neuman, W. Lawrence, (2013), Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri Nitel ve Nicel Yaklaşımlar II, Yayın Odası.
Hartley, J. (2008). Academic writing and publishing: A practical handbook. London: Routledge
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
  • Project
  • Questions/Answers
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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 60 60
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 50 50
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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