Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL WRITING in ENGLISH | - | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Talat BULUT |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The purpose of the course is to enable students to acquire strategies of utilizing different sources in their academic writing, to use article archiving and citation tools such as Mendeley, to know what plagiarism is and how to protect against it, and to acquire skills in academic writing in general. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Techniques for writing independent (free) articles,Techniques for writing independent (free) articles ,Writing academic articles using different sources,Citation methods used in academic texts,Plagiarism and strategies for prevention of plagiarism,Points of attention while citing sources: Paraphrasing,Connectives used in academic writing,Academic writing practice,Academic writing practice ,Article archiving and citation programs - Mendeley,Article archiving and citation programs - Mendeley ,Academic writing practice,Academic writing practice ,Academic writing practice . |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Knows and implements independent (free) article writing techniques | 6, 9 | A, E |
| Utilizes different sources in academic writing | 14, 8, 9 | A, E |
| Uses article archiving and citation tools such as Mendeley | 14, 8, 9 | A, E |
| Knows what plagiarism is and implements the strategies to protect oneself against it | 8, 9 | A, E |
| Acquires skills in academic writing | 14, 8, 9 | A, E |
| Implements the citation techniques used in academic articles | 6, 9 | A, E |
| Shows how to write academic papers by using different sources | 6, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 14: Self Study Method, 6: Experiential Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Techniques for writing independent (free) articles | |
| 2 | Techniques for writing independent (free) articles | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 3 | Writing academic articles using different sources | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 4 | Citation methods used in academic texts | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 5 | Plagiarism and strategies for prevention of plagiarism | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 6 | Points of attention while citing sources: Paraphrasing | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 7 | Connectives used in academic writing | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 8 | Academic writing practice | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 9 | Academic writing practice | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 10 | Article archiving and citation programs - Mendeley | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 11 | Article archiving and citation programs - Mendeley | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 12 | Academic writing practice | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 13 | Academic writing practice | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 14 | Academic writing practice | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| Resources |
| Henderson, E. (2007). The active reader: Strategies for academic reading and writing. Oxford University Press, USA. |
| Journal articles |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. By using the necessary information technologies and resources knows how to access, basic and current theoretical and applied scientific knowledge and evaluates the accuracy, reliability and validity of this information in the field of speech and language therapy. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Gained through his/her education, uses the knowledge and skills effectively with evidence based metheods to improve the quality of life for healthy development of communication, speech, language, voice and swallowing and to prevent, diagnose and treat the disorders at the individual and public level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. With consciousness of social responsibility, establishes interdisciplinary collaborations with experts in various other professions, and works to be a reliable member of such interdisciplinary teams. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Gathers evidence-based data using technological devices and tools in the field; plans, executes, makes necessary changes to, finalizes, and reports the programs, and reliably and securely documents and monitors them. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Implements prevention, functional evaluation, differential diagnosis, therapy and rehabilitation practices using the acquired knowledge, skills as well as the related technology in the field by taking a bio-psycho-social, cultural, and wholistic approach. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Independently and effectively carries out professional work and academic studies; takes responsibilities as a team member and produces solutions to unanticipated or encountered problems. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Behaves in accordance with the processes based on an adequate understanding and awareness for quality management and continuity, protection of the environment, and workplace safety. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Identifies personal and professional learning needs using a self-critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning by learning at least one foreign language and demonstrates learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Serves as a model for the society through their positive attitude, behaviors, and communication for openness to continuous change; acts in a respectful and sensitive manner to universal democracy, human rights, social, cultural, linguistic and individual differences. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Acts in accordance with the field-related legislations, scientific and professional ethical values; performs all professional duties and responsibilities while looking out for the rights and interests of clients; protects and defends professional rights. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Participates in development of speech and language therapy related policies for individual and social health, family counseling, societal awareness, health, and education both externally and internally, as well as domestically and internationally; communicates accurate and transparent information. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Engages in projects and research by using acquired knowledge and skills in research methods, learning and teaching, assessment, evaluation and management; plans and applies such activities. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 58 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(58/30) | 2 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL WRITING in ENGLISH | - | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Talat BULUT |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The purpose of the course is to enable students to acquire strategies of utilizing different sources in their academic writing, to use article archiving and citation tools such as Mendeley, to know what plagiarism is and how to protect against it, and to acquire skills in academic writing in general. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Techniques for writing independent (free) articles,Techniques for writing independent (free) articles ,Writing academic articles using different sources,Citation methods used in academic texts,Plagiarism and strategies for prevention of plagiarism,Points of attention while citing sources: Paraphrasing,Connectives used in academic writing,Academic writing practice,Academic writing practice ,Article archiving and citation programs - Mendeley,Article archiving and citation programs - Mendeley ,Academic writing practice,Academic writing practice ,Academic writing practice . |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Knows and implements independent (free) article writing techniques | 6, 9 | A, E |
| Utilizes different sources in academic writing | 14, 8, 9 | A, E |
| Uses article archiving and citation tools such as Mendeley | 14, 8, 9 | A, E |
| Knows what plagiarism is and implements the strategies to protect oneself against it | 8, 9 | A, E |
| Acquires skills in academic writing | 14, 8, 9 | A, E |
| Implements the citation techniques used in academic articles | 6, 9 | A, E |
| Shows how to write academic papers by using different sources | 6, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 14: Self Study Method, 6: Experiential Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Techniques for writing independent (free) articles | |
| 2 | Techniques for writing independent (free) articles | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 3 | Writing academic articles using different sources | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 4 | Citation methods used in academic texts | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 5 | Plagiarism and strategies for prevention of plagiarism | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 6 | Points of attention while citing sources: Paraphrasing | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 7 | Connectives used in academic writing | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 8 | Academic writing practice | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 9 | Academic writing practice | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 10 | Article archiving and citation programs - Mendeley | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 11 | Article archiving and citation programs - Mendeley | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 12 | Academic writing practice | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 13 | Academic writing practice | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 14 | Academic writing practice | Reading the article on this week's topic that is uploaded into the system and doing the assignment given. |
| Resources |
| Henderson, E. (2007). The active reader: Strategies for academic reading and writing. Oxford University Press, USA. |
| Journal articles |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. By using the necessary information technologies and resources knows how to access, basic and current theoretical and applied scientific knowledge and evaluates the accuracy, reliability and validity of this information in the field of speech and language therapy. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Gained through his/her education, uses the knowledge and skills effectively with evidence based metheods to improve the quality of life for healthy development of communication, speech, language, voice and swallowing and to prevent, diagnose and treat the disorders at the individual and public level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. With consciousness of social responsibility, establishes interdisciplinary collaborations with experts in various other professions, and works to be a reliable member of such interdisciplinary teams. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Gathers evidence-based data using technological devices and tools in the field; plans, executes, makes necessary changes to, finalizes, and reports the programs, and reliably and securely documents and monitors them. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Implements prevention, functional evaluation, differential diagnosis, therapy and rehabilitation practices using the acquired knowledge, skills as well as the related technology in the field by taking a bio-psycho-social, cultural, and wholistic approach. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Independently and effectively carries out professional work and academic studies; takes responsibilities as a team member and produces solutions to unanticipated or encountered problems. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Behaves in accordance with the processes based on an adequate understanding and awareness for quality management and continuity, protection of the environment, and workplace safety. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Identifies personal and professional learning needs using a self-critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning by learning at least one foreign language and demonstrates learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Serves as a model for the society through their positive attitude, behaviors, and communication for openness to continuous change; acts in a respectful and sensitive manner to universal democracy, human rights, social, cultural, linguistic and individual differences. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Acts in accordance with the field-related legislations, scientific and professional ethical values; performs all professional duties and responsibilities while looking out for the rights and interests of clients; protects and defends professional rights. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Participates in development of speech and language therapy related policies for individual and social health, family counseling, societal awareness, health, and education both externally and internally, as well as domestically and internationally; communicates accurate and transparent information. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Engages in projects and research by using acquired knowledge and skills in research methods, learning and teaching, assessment, evaluation and management; plans and applies such activities. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |