Dentistry | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | UNI079 | ||||
Course Name: | Scientific Writing Skills | ||||
Semester: | Fall | ||||
Course Credits: |
|
||||
Language of instruction: | Turkish | ||||
Course Condition: | |||||
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
Course Level: |
|
||||
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. EZGİ ILDIRIM | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): | |||||
Course Assistants: |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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 Learning Outcomes | 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Program Outcomes | |||||||||||||||
1) Has basic and up-to-date knowledge in the field of dentistry, follows scientific publications, and applies evidence-based data to his/her professional practice. | |||||||||||||||
2) Knows well and effectively uses devices, tools, and materials specific to diagnosis and treatment in the field of dentistry. | |||||||||||||||
3) Evaluates the knowledge in the field of dentistry critically, integrates it with the knowledge of disciplines in the field of health, uses it by analyzing and synthesizing it. | |||||||||||||||
4) Produces projects related to the field of dentistry, can work with other health disciplines, takes part as a member of the research team and evaluates and reports the results obtained at a scientific level. | |||||||||||||||
5) Uses information that will contribute to the dentistry profession during practice, takes responsibility, and produces solutions in unforeseen situations. | |||||||||||||||
6) Shares, compares, and exchanges dental knowledge with professional colleagues in social and scientific environments in written, verbal, and visual forms. | |||||||||||||||
7) Within the framework of social, scientific, and ethical values including patient privacy, communicates with patients and their relatives, knows all the characteristics of the patient, and recommends the most appropriate treatment with a patient-centered approach. | |||||||||||||||
8) Follows technological developments, participates in national and international studies, and shares and presents own observations, experiences, and research to further advance dental practices. | |||||||||||||||
9) By adopting the principle of lifelong learning throughout the dentistry profession, follows current evidence-based dental knowledge and uses it during his professional practice. | |||||||||||||||
10) During dental practice, in cases such as abuse and addiction, performs the treatment by exhibiting the behaviors required by social ethics and legal rules, and collects and records the relevant data. | |||||||||||||||
11) Uses basic and current knowledge in the field of dentistry during professional practice for the benefit of society within the framework of national values and country realities. | |||||||||||||||
12) In natural disasters and emergency cases, takes the protective measures required by the dentistry profession; performs professional practices that benefit patients and society | |||||||||||||||
13) Generates ideas regarding health policy in dentistry, prioritizes individual and public health, and carries out preventive and therapeutic medical practices within the framework of scientific, ethical, and quality processes. | |||||||||||||||
14) Differentiates the signs and symptoms commonly encountered in the dentistry profession, makes a treatment plan and refers when necessary, and manages diseases and clinical situations regarding their urgency and patient priority. | |||||||||||||||
15) Can assume the leadership responsibility of the team he/she works for, manage it following scientific criteria, and support the professional development of the team. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Has basic and up-to-date knowledge in the field of dentistry, follows scientific publications, and applies evidence-based data to his/her professional practice. | |
2) | Knows well and effectively uses devices, tools, and materials specific to diagnosis and treatment in the field of dentistry. | |
3) | Evaluates the knowledge in the field of dentistry critically, integrates it with the knowledge of disciplines in the field of health, uses it by analyzing and synthesizing it. | |
4) | Produces projects related to the field of dentistry, can work with other health disciplines, takes part as a member of the research team and evaluates and reports the results obtained at a scientific level. | |
5) | Uses information that will contribute to the dentistry profession during practice, takes responsibility, and produces solutions in unforeseen situations. | |
6) | Shares, compares, and exchanges dental knowledge with professional colleagues in social and scientific environments in written, verbal, and visual forms. | |
7) | Within the framework of social, scientific, and ethical values including patient privacy, communicates with patients and their relatives, knows all the characteristics of the patient, and recommends the most appropriate treatment with a patient-centered approach. | |
8) | Follows technological developments, participates in national and international studies, and shares and presents own observations, experiences, and research to further advance dental practices. | |
9) | By adopting the principle of lifelong learning throughout the dentistry profession, follows current evidence-based dental knowledge and uses it during his professional practice. | |
10) | During dental practice, in cases such as abuse and addiction, performs the treatment by exhibiting the behaviors required by social ethics and legal rules, and collects and records the relevant data. | |
11) | Uses basic and current knowledge in the field of dentistry during professional practice for the benefit of society within the framework of national values and country realities. | |
12) | In natural disasters and emergency cases, takes the protective measures required by the dentistry profession; performs professional practices that benefit patients and society | |
13) | Generates ideas regarding health policy in dentistry, prioritizes individual and public health, and carries out preventive and therapeutic medical practices within the framework of scientific, ethical, and quality processes. | |
14) | Differentiates the signs and symptoms commonly encountered in the dentistry profession, makes a treatment plan and refers when necessary, and manages diseases and clinical situations regarding their urgency and patient priority. | |
15) | Can assume the leadership responsibility of the team he/she works for, manage it following scientific criteria, and support the professional development of the team. |
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 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Midterms | 1 | 33 |
Final | 1 | 50 |
Total Workload | 125 |