Information Package / Course Catalogue
Professional Writing Skills
Course Code: PAR131
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

With this course, the student; to teach the types of correspondence, the items to be considered in correspondence and the rules by practice.

Course Content

The concept of correspondence, the points to be considered in correspondence, types of correspondence.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Will be able to explain the concept of communication, its types and the importance of communication in organizational communication. Defines the concept of communication. List the types of communication. Defines the concept of organizational communication; explains the importance of written communication in organizational communication.
2.Prepares official writings using official writing standards. Lists the official fonts.
3.Shows official writings with examples. Lists the report types. Indicates source and footnotes.
4.Can record incoming and outgoing documents
5.Can write formal, private and business texts in accordance with the style and content rules.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Tutar, Hasan; Ayyıldız, Ferit(2006). Örnekleriyle Mesleki Yazışma ve Rapor Hazırlama Teknikleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Communication and correspondence concept
Week 2 - Theoretical
Written communication
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Importance of Written Communication in Organizational Communication
Week 4 - Theoretical
Correspondence Techniques
Week 5 - Theoretical
Rules to be Followed in Correspondence
Week 6 - Theoretical
Spelling rules in correspondence
Week 7 - Theoretical
Types of correspondence
Week 8 - Theoretical
Official writing standards and types
Week 9 - Theoretical
Report preparing
Week 10 - Theoretical
Report writing techniques
Week 11 - Theoretical
Purpose and types of reports
Week 12 - Theoretical
Form and content of the report
Week 13 - Theoretical
Footnote
Week 14 - Theoretical
Types of business writing
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Rate1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment101010
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026