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Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI079

Course Name:

Scientific Writing Skills

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. 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) Has basic knowledge about radiotherapy, basic oncology, radiological imaging
2) Has the ability to use tools, devices and techniques related to the field in public and private health institutions.
3) Takes responsibility as a team member in solving unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field.
4) Knows the effects of radiation on biological systems and takes necessary measures for protection against radiation for patients and employees.
5) Use medical imaging systems related to the field and evaluate the images taken.
6) Professionals, patients, patient relatives and other health care professionals communicate effectively when practicing their profession.
7) Keeps track of the data related to the studies done in the field and analyzes the data with the latest methods
8) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
9) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
10) Carries out routine controls of the devices and equipment used in the practice of his / her job and follow-up of the work where necessary (fault, maintenance).
11) The student can transfer the current and updated information about the profession by means of written and verbal communication.
12) Has the basic knowledge, ethical principles and acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to his / her profession.
13) Has experience in working with other fields that may be related to the field.
14) Has awareness of lifelong learning.
15) Contributes to projects and activities for the social environment he lives in with the awareness of social responsibility and sets an example for the society with his external appearance.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has basic knowledge about radiotherapy, basic oncology, radiological imaging
2)	Has the ability to use tools, devices and techniques related to the field in public and private health institutions.
3)	Takes responsibility as a team member in solving unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field.
4)	Knows the effects of radiation on biological systems and takes necessary measures for protection against radiation for patients and employees.
5)	Use medical imaging systems related to the field and evaluate the images taken.
6)	Professionals, patients, patient relatives and other health care professionals communicate effectively when practicing their profession.
7)	Keeps track of the data related to the studies done in the field and analyzes the data with the latest methods
8)	It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
9)	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
10)	Carries out routine controls of the devices and equipment used in the practice of his / her job and follow-up of the work where necessary (fault, maintenance).
11)	The student can transfer the current and updated information about the profession by means of written and verbal communication.
12)	Has the basic knowledge, ethical principles and acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to his / her profession.
13)	Has experience in working with other fields that may be related to the field.
14)	Has awareness of lifelong learning.
15)	Contributes to projects and activities for the social environment he lives in with the awareness of social responsibility and sets an example for the society with his external appearance.

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