Physiotherapy Preview
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 the ability to use information technologies and devices that require special expertise effectively.
2) Combining the basic principles of science with technology, he/she has the ability to apply effectively in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation.
3) Has knowledge about treatment methods for muscle and skeletal systems.
4) Has the ability to use information technologies and devices that require special expertise effectively.
5) Be able to follow the innovations, changes and developments in science and technology and analyze them with an integrated approach.
6) He/she has the knowledge of the techniques and methods necessary to apply physical therapy, and the knowledge of ethical principles and rules.
7) Follows the knowledge in the field by using a foreign language at least at the A2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio.
8) He/she uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the minimum level of European Computer Use License required by his/her field.
9) It has a lifelong learning awareness and directs its learning to an advanced education level in the same field or a profession at the same level.
10) It contributes to projects and activities for the social environment in which it lives, with a sense of social responsibility. He/she sets an example for the society with her/his appearance, manners, attitudes and behaviors.
11) Has sufficient awareness of individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety.
12) He/she has the experience of working with other fields that may be related to her/his field.
13) Has sufficient awareness of occupational health and safety issues.
14) In case of encountering an unforeseen situation in matters related to her/his field, he/she takes responsibility and develops solutions.
15) He/she carries out a given task independently by using his/her basic knowledge about physiotherapy.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has the ability to use information technologies and devices that require special expertise effectively.
2)	Combining the basic principles of science with technology, he/she has the ability to apply effectively in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation.
3)	Has knowledge about treatment methods for muscle and skeletal systems.
4)	Has the ability to use information technologies and devices that require special expertise effectively.
5)	Be able to follow the innovations, changes and developments in science and technology and analyze them with an integrated approach.
6)	He/she has the knowledge of the techniques and methods necessary to apply physical therapy, and the knowledge of ethical principles and rules.
7)	Follows the knowledge in the field by using a foreign language at least at the A2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio.
8)	He/she uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the minimum level of European Computer Use License required by his/her field.
9)	It has a lifelong learning awareness and directs its learning to an advanced education level in the same field or a profession at the same level.
10)	It contributes to projects and activities for the social environment in which it lives, with a sense of social responsibility. He/she sets an example for the society with her/his appearance, manners, attitudes and behaviors.
11)	Has sufficient awareness of individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety.
12)	He/she has the experience of working with other fields that may be related to her/his field.
13)	Has sufficient awareness of occupational health and safety issues.
14)	In case of encountering an unforeseen situation in matters related to her/his field, he/she takes responsibility and develops solutions.
15)	He/she carries out a given task independently by using his/her basic knowledge about physiotherapy.

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