Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1EC621Academic Writing Skills3+0+037 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Doctorate's Degree
Department / Program Preschool Education (PhD)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to develop academic writing skills. Accordingly, it focuses on the points to consider when writing the topic title, problem statement, significance of the study, research method and findings, as well as the discussion, conclusion and recommendations of an academic study. The process of finding a journal for an academic article will also be explained.
Course Content
Course Methods and Techniques Learning methods and techniques such as lecturing, question-and-answer and assignment presentations will be used.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Yaşare Aktaş Arnas yasare.aktas@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Murray, R. (2015). Bilimsel dergilere makale nasıl yazılır (How to write a journal article) (Ş. Çınkır, Trans.). Anı Yayıncılık.


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Assignment 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Assignments 10 4 40
Presentation 2 13 26
Project 1 60 60
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 7 210

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explains the basic principles of academic writing and the characteristics of academic texts.
2 Applies the planning, drafting, developing, editing and finalizing stages of the academic writing process.
3 Researches and evaluates information and sources on an academic topic and uses them appropriately in the academic writing process.
4 Writes academic texts clearly, comprehensibly and coherently, in an appropriate academic language and style.
5 Cites and references sources in accordance with academic writing rules.
6 Improves their academic texts by evaluating them in terms of content, structure, language, expression and use of sources.
7 Makes effective use of digital tools and relevant resources in the academic writing process.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course introduction Sources: Course syllabus
2 Selecting a journal for an article Source: https://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/call-for-papers/ ; https://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/publishing-your-research/choosing-a-journal/journal-suggester/ Study question: How should a journal suitable for the prepared topic be selected?
3 Paragraph writing Source: https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/writing.html ; https://www.grammarly.com/blog/paragraph-structure/ Study question: What should we pay attention to when writing a paragraph?
4 Paragraph writing practice Source: https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/writing/structuring-writing.html ; https://www.grammarly.com/blog/paragraph-structure/
5 Writing the introduction and the theoretical framework/literature review Source: https://www.grammarly.com/blog/how-to-write-an-introduction/ Study question: What should we pay attention to when writing the introduction and the related literature?
6 Evaluation of the introduction and theoretical framework/literature review assignments Source: https://www.grammarly.com/blog/how-to-write-an-introduction/
7 Writing the research problem and purpose Source: https://www.grammarly.com/blog/how-to-write-an-introduction/ Study questions: What points do we pay attention to when writing the problem? What is problem-topic alignment?
8 Midterm week - presentation
9 Evaluation of the assignments on writing the research problem and purpose
10 Writing the research method Source: Büyüköztürk et al. (2018). Eğitimde Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Pegem yayınevi. Study question: What are the points to consider when writing the research method?
11 Evaluation of the written methods Source: Büyüköztürk vd. (2018). Eğitimde Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Pegem yayınevi.
12 Writing the findings Source: Büyüköztürk vd. (2018). Eğitimde Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Pegem yayınevi. Study questions: How are quantitative and qualitative findings written? How are findings examined? How are tables and interpretations organized?
13 Writing the discussion Source: https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/825136 Study question: What should be considered when writing the discussion?
14 Writing the conclusion, limitations and recommendations Study questions: What should be considered when writing the conclusion, limitations and recommendations?
15 Final article presentations

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18
C1 4 3 4 4 3 3 4 3 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 2 2
C2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 3 4 2 4 3 3 3 3
C3 5 4 5 5 4 4 4 5 4 3 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 3
C4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 3 4 3 5 4 4 3 3
C5 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 5 4 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 4
C6 4 4 5 5 4 4 5 4 4 3 3 5 3 4 4 4 4 4
C7 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 4 2 3 4 5 4 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant