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Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: BUS5109
Course Name: Academic Writing and Presentation Techniques
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
10
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. MELEK YURDAKUL
Course Lecturer(s): Melek Yurdakul, Faculty Member, PhD
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to provide students with the basic knowledge and principles of academic writing and presentation.
Course Content: This course includes topics such as topic selection, literature review, delimitation of the topic, creating a conceptual framework, structure and components of the academic article, ethical principles, academic writing violations, citation systems in the text and bibliography, APA system principles, oral and visual presentation and preparation principles, success criteria for visual presentation on PowerPoint.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Gaining competence in academic writing
2) Learning about research ethics and academic writing violations and paying attention to these rules while doing research
3) Learning standards regarding scientific reporting and bibliography use

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) About the Course
2) Basic Concepts
3) Research Ethics
4) Academic Writing Types
5) Academic Writing Process and Stages
6) Structure and Components of an Academic Article
7) Scientific Research Reports and Source Scanning
8) Scientific Writing and Presentation Preparation
9) Writing a Research Proposal
10) Principles of Oral and Visual Presentation and Preparation
11) Scientific Reporting, Source Usage, Citation Methods, Bibliography Editing
12) Student Presentations
13) Student Presentations
14) Student Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları/Lecture notes
References: Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices, Anol Bhattacherjee, University of South Florida (2012)

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications.
2) Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field at a proficiency level.
3) Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data.
4) Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning.
5) Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies.
6) Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications.
2) Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field at a proficiency level.
3) Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data.
4) Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning.
5) Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies.
6) Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Presentation 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
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
Course Hours 14 0 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 1 150 2 152
Homework Assignments 1 60 1 61
Total Workload 255