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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

NUR038

Course Name:

Academic Reading and Writing

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. TUĞBA SEVİM

Course Lecturer(s):

Tuğba Yeşilyurt

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The main aim of this course is to provide the student with the skills of accessing, reading and understanding written sources related to the field within the framework of academic writing rules.

Course Content:

This course covers the sections of academic writings (abstract, title, keywords, introduction, writing problem statement, writing hypothesis, writing purpose and importance, creating findings section, examining the conclusion, discussion and recommendations sections and making applications through examples), ethical rules to be followed in academic writings, creating bibliography in academic writings.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) - To be able to find reliable sources and use these sources correctly during their academic studies.
2) Prepare research reports in accordance with academic writing rules.
3) Recognize educational research methods.
4) Knows the ethical rules to be followed in academic writing.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definition of academic reading and writing	power point presentation
2)	Types of academic writing	power point presentation
3)	Characteristics of academic writing	Power point presentation
4)	Sections of academic papers (introduction)	Power point presentation
5)	Sections of academic papers (purpose, problem statement, hypothesis)	Power point presentation
6)	Sections of academic papers (method section)	Power point presentation
7)	Sections of academic papers (results section)	Power point presentation
8)	Midterm
9)	Sections of academic papers (discussion section)	Power point presentation
10)	Sections of academic papers (conclusion and recommendations section)	Power point presentation
11)	Creating a title, abstract and keywords in academic writing	Power point presentation
12)	Access to academic articles	Power point presentation
13)	Creating a bibliography-APA rules	Power point presentation
14)	Ethical rules in scientific writing	Power point presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. Bilimsel Makale ve Tez Yazımı, Erhan Ayşan, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri
2. Bilimsel BiR Makale Nasıl Yazılır Ve Yayımlanır?, Robert A. Day, Çeviri: Gülay Afikar Altay, http://www.kutuphane.ege.edu.tr/files/bilimselmakale.pdf

References:

Bir Makaleyi Nasıl Okumalı?, İsmail Arı, 5 May 2013, http://ismailari.com/blog/bir-makaleyi-nasil-okumali/
2. Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Hızlı Okunur ve Anlaşılır? İsmail Yıldız ve arkd. https://www.journalagent.com/cocuk/pdfs/CD_15_1_1_2.pdf
3. Makale Nasıl Değerlendirilir ? Arif Kaygusuz,
http://www.ankemdernegi.org.tr/ANKEMJOURNALPDF/ANKEM_26_4_228_232.pdf
4. Bilimsel Makale Yazım Teknikleri, Canan Uluoğlu, http://uvt.ulakbim.gov.tr/tip/sempozyum6/uluoglu.pdf
5. Makalelerde Öz Hazırlama Üzerine, Aytaç YILDIZELi, http://uvt.ulakbim.gov.tr/tip/sempozyum3/014_aytac.pdf
6. Bilimsel etik ve intihal, Nazan Özenç Uçak,
https://biotek.ankara.edu.tr/files/2070-4099-1-PB.pdf

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2)	Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3)	Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4)	Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5)	Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6)	Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7)	Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8)	Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9)	Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10)	Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Midterms	5	5			25
Final	10	10			100
Total Workload					125