ACADEMIC WRITING

RTS434

Course Code: RTS434
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Professor Beste Nigar Erdem

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Improves their academic literacy.
Gain awareness of conducting scientific research and acquire the skills to write academic texts.
Gain the skills to plan academic text, review literature, use reference systems and pay attention to ethical issues while preparing academic texts.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

Academic 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
1^st Week	Fundamentals of scientific research. Types of research. Examples of scientific academic texts (Project, report, thesis proposal, thesis, article, book, report)
2^nd Week	How to design scientific research? Choosing a topic and creating and formulating research questions.
3^rd Week	Choosing the method in scientific research I. Quantitative research design.
4^th Week	Choosing the right method in scientific research II. Qualitative research design. Mixed methods.
5^th Week	Scientific writing rules and referencing styles. Footnotes. Bibliography writing.
6^th Week	Discussion on sample texts.
7^th Week	Literature review. Databases used for literature research.
8^th Week	Ethical rules in academic text writing. What is plagiarism? Plagiarism programs. Similarity reports. Ethical violations. Application to ethics committee.
9^th Week	Sections of an academic text: Introduction, abstract, acknowledgments, preface. Discussion on sample texts.
10^th Week	Structuring the theoretical framework in academic texts. Headings and subheadings. Paragraph structuring. Discussion on sample texts.
11^th Week	Creation of the method section of the academic text. Analysis of data. Discussion on sample texts.
12^th Week	Selection of publication type, preparation and monitoring of the publication process (Journal, book, conference). Preparation process for the conference. Effective presentation techniques.
13^th Week	Postgraduate education process. Field selection. Interview preparation.
14^th Week	In-class practice and discussion.

Recommended or Required Reading

Becker, 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 Load			156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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