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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI079

Course Name:

Scientific Writing Skills

Semester:

Spring
Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. EZGİ ILDIRIM

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The course aims to provide students understanding basic principles of asking a research question, scientifically collected and analysed data and, to provide academic writing and reading skills. The primary aims of the course are presenting reading and writing deficiencies and solutions and providing the ability to acquire effective scientific communication.
Course Content:	The course includes the communicating in professional settings by effective language, asking a research question, reviewing the literature, seeking and using academic reference, ethical principles in science, the examination of a scientific paper, notification, and thesis.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Gains written-oral effective communication and language skills in professional settings.
2) Develops a basic research question based on the observations.
3) Provides correctly knowledge and the ability for using references and literature
4) Understands ethical issues in science, and to gain the ability to comply with academic ethical principles.
5) Understands the basic principles in reading and writing of a scientific paper, thesis proposal and reports; and conducts the examination of scientific writings.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	An Introduction to Scientific Writing Skills I: Written-Oral Effective Communication in Professional Settings
2)	An Introduction to Scientific Writing Skills II: The Language of Scientific Communication
3)	Scientific Theory: Basic Concepts
4)	Determining of a Scientific Topic, Asking a Research Question, and Developing a Hypothesis- Theoretical Foundations
5)	Determining of a Scientific Topic, Asking a Research Question, and Developing a Hypothesis: Homework-Applications
6)	Academic Definitions, and Roles
7)	Aims and Types of Academic Writing
8)	Giving homeworks for mid-Term exam, Reviewing Literature, Seeking and Using Reference.
9)	Ethical Principles in Science
10)	Scientific Papers (Review and Research Papers) and Notifications: Basic Principles.
11)	The Examination of a Paper -I (Heading, Abstract, Introduction and Method)-Theoretical Foundations
12)	The Examination of a Paper-II (Results, Discussion and Conclusion)- Theoretical Foundations
13)	Presentation of A Scientific Research Paper
14)	Writing Thesis Proposal and Thesis Report: Basic Principles
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Akademik Yazım ve Araştırmacılara Öneriler- (2018, 1. Basım) Serkan Dinçer, Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
References:	1. Akademik Yazım, İlkeler, Uygulamalar, Örnekler (2018, 2.Basım) -Metin Kozak, Detay Yayıncılık 2. Yanlış Yönde Kuantum Sıçramalar-Charles M. Wynn-Arthur W.Wiggins (Çev. Aykut Kence) (2001, 4. Basım). Tübitak Popüler Bilim Kitapları.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) When Istinye University Faculty of Medicine student is graduated who knows the historical development of medicine, medical practices, and the medical profession and their importance for society.
2) knows the normal structure and function of the human body at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems.
3) is capable of systematically taking an accurate and effective social and medical history from their patients and make a comprehensive physical examination.
4) knows the laboratory procedures related to diseases; In primary care, the necessary material (blood, urine, etc.) can be obtained from the patient with appropriate methods and can perform the necessary laboratory procedures for diagnosis and follow-up or request laboratory tests.
5) can distinguish pathological changes in structure and functions during diseases from physiological changes and can Interpret the patient's history, physical examination, laboratory and imaging findings, and arrive at a pre-diagnosis and diagnosis of the patient's problem.
6) knows, plans and applies primary care and emergency medical treatment practices, rehabilitation stages.
7) can keep patient records accurately and efficiently, know the importance of confidentiality of patient information and records, and protects this privacy.
8) knows the clinical decision-making process, evidence-based medicine practices and current approaches.
9) knows and applies the basic principles of preventive health measures and the protection of individuals from diseases and improving health, and recognizes the individual and/or society at risk, undertakes the responsibility of the physician in public health problems such as epidemics and pandemics.
10) knows the biopsychosocial approach, evaluates the causes of diseases by considering the individual and his / her environment.
11) is capable of having effective oral and/or written communication with patients and their relatives, society and colleagues.
12) knows the techniques, methods and rules of researching. It contributes to the creation, sharing, implementation and development of new professional knowledge and practices by using science and scientific method within the framework of ethical rules.
13) can collect health data, analyze them, present them in summary, and prepare forensic reports.
14) knows the place of physicians as an educator, administrator and researcher in delivery of health care. It takes responsibility for the professional and personal development of own and colleagues in all interdisciplinary teams established to increase the health level of the society.
15) knows employee health, environment and occupational safety issues and takes responsibility when necessary.
16) knows health policies and is able to evaluate their effects in the field of application.
17) keeps medical knowledge up-to-date within the framework of lifelong learning responsibility.
18) applies own profession by knowing about ethical obligations and legal responsibilities, prioritizing human values and with self-sacrifice throughout own medical life.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	When Istinye University Faculty of Medicine student is graduated who knows the historical development of medicine, medical practices, and the medical profession and their importance for society.
2)	knows the normal structure and function of the human body at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems.
3)	is capable of systematically taking an accurate and effective social and medical history from their patients and make a comprehensive physical examination.
4)	knows the laboratory procedures related to diseases; In primary care, the necessary material (blood, urine, etc.) can be obtained from the patient with appropriate methods and can perform the necessary laboratory procedures for diagnosis and follow-up or request laboratory tests.
5)	can distinguish pathological changes in structure and functions during diseases from physiological changes and can Interpret the patient's history, physical examination, laboratory and imaging findings, and arrive at a pre-diagnosis and diagnosis of the patient's problem.
6)	knows, plans and applies primary care and emergency medical treatment practices, rehabilitation stages.
7)	can keep patient records accurately and efficiently, know the importance of confidentiality of patient information and records, and protects this privacy.
8)	knows the clinical decision-making process, evidence-based medicine practices and current approaches.
9)	knows and applies the basic principles of preventive health measures and the protection of individuals from diseases and improving health, and recognizes the individual and/or society at risk, undertakes the responsibility of the physician in public health problems such as epidemics and pandemics.
10)	knows the biopsychosocial approach, evaluates the causes of diseases by considering the individual and his / her environment.
11)	is capable of having effective oral and/or written communication with patients and their relatives, society and colleagues.
12)	knows the techniques, methods and rules of researching. It contributes to the creation, sharing, implementation and development of new professional knowledge and practices by using science and scientific method within the framework of ethical rules.
13)	can collect health data, analyze them, present them in summary, and prepare forensic reports.
14)	knows the place of physicians as an educator, administrator and researcher in delivery of health care. It takes responsibility for the professional and personal development of own and colleagues in all interdisciplinary teams established to increase the health level of the society.
15)	knows employee health, environment and occupational safety issues and takes responsibility when necessary.
16)	knows health policies and is able to evaluate their effects in the field of application.
17)	keeps medical knowledge up-to-date within the framework of lifelong learning responsibility.
18)	applies own profession by knowing about ethical obligations and legal responsibilities, prioritizing human values and with self-sacrifice throughout own medical life.

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	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Midterms	1	33
Final	1	50
Total Workload		125