Nursing (English)
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
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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 YEŞİLYURT
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) Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health. 1
2) Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge. 2 2
3) Uses advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level. 2 1
4) Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes teamwork with scientifically proven data by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health. 1
5) Uses computer programs, related technologies and educational tools in the field of health. 2
6) Carries out a study independently by using its advanced knowledge in the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field. 1
7) Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the practices related to the field of health. 2
8) Plans, manages, and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of employees in a project.
9) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach.
10) Determines learning needs and learning resources, directs learning function by using resources effectively.
11) Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and turns it into behavior.
12) Informs the related persons and institutions about the health field; conveys his / her thoughts and solution suggestions in writing and orally, and receives the opinions, requests and expectations of the relevant persons and institutions.
13) With the awareness of social responsibility, organizes and implements projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment in which he lives. 1
14) Follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at B1 General Level of European Language Portfolio.
15) Express themselves effectively in verbal and written. 1
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License. 1
17) Monitors and evaluates the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health. 1
18) Acts and participates in accordance with Quality Management and Processes.
19) They cooperate with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to health field. 2
20) Have enough consciousness about individual and community health, environmental protection and occupational safety. 1

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health. 1
2) Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge. 1
3) Uses advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level. 1
4) Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes teamwork with scientifically proven data by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health. 1
5) Uses computer programs, related technologies and educational tools in the field of health. 1
6) Carries out a study independently by using its advanced knowledge in the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field. 2
7) Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the practices related to the field of health. 1
8) Plans, manages, and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of employees in a project. 1
9) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach. 1
10) Determines learning needs and learning resources, directs learning function by using resources effectively.
11) Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and turns it into behavior.
12) Informs the related persons and institutions about the health field; conveys his / her thoughts and solution suggestions in writing and orally, and receives the opinions, requests and expectations of the relevant persons and institutions.
13) With the awareness of social responsibility, organizes and implements projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment in which he lives. 2
14) Follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at B1 General Level of European Language Portfolio.
15) Express themselves effectively in verbal and written. 1
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License.
17) Monitors and evaluates the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health. 1
18) Acts and participates in accordance with Quality Management and Processes.
19) They cooperate with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to health field. 1
20) Have enough consciousness about individual and community health, environmental protection and occupational safety.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 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