Information Package / Course Catalogue
Professional Writing Techniques
Course Code: İDT258
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

The objective of this course is to teach students the rules of official correspondence, hierarchical structures, and legislation-compliant text language in public and private sector organizations. Additionally, it aims to provide the skills to prepare official letters and reports in accordance with corporate standards and proper techniques.

Course Content

This course covers the principles of professional correspondence, types of official and business letters, private letters, form and report writing techniques, and corporate document management. Additionally, it practically addresses written communication processes in both printed and electronic formats in accordance with public and private sector standards.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains official correspondence legislation and corporate document management principles.
2.Analyzes the formal requirements of official letters, petitions, minutes, and contracts.
3.Evaluates corporate reports and official documents regarding compliance with regulations.
4.Interprets corporate communication flows and errors in correspondence processes.
5.Develops official texts and reports complying with EDMS and e-signature standards.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Professional Correspondence Techniques, Hasan Tutar
2.Professional Correspondence and Correspondence Techniques, Lecturer Musa KÜÇÜK
3.Professional Correspondence and Report Writing Techniques, Prof. Dr. Hasan Tutar, Lecturer Ferit Ayyıldız
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General Information on Professional Correspondence: Definitions, Principles, and Spelling Rules
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Reference books regarding the relevant week's topic should be reviewed and correspondence samples must be examined in advance.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Principles and Legislation Analysis on Official Correspondence
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Reference books regarding the relevant week's topic should be reviewed and correspondence samples must be examined in advance.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Formal Requirements of Official Letters: Heading, Reference Number, Subject, and Hierarchical Signature Authorities
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Reference books regarding the relevant week's topic should be reviewed and correspondence samples must be examined in advance.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Types of Official Letters - I: Inter-agency Correspondence, Memorandums, and Internal Circulars
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Reference books regarding the relevant week's topic should be reviewed and correspondence samples must be examined in advance.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Types of Official Letters - II: Inter-institutional Correspondence, Specifications, and Communiqués
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Reference books regarding the relevant week's topic should be reviewed and correspondence samples must be examined in advance.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Right to Petition and Petition Writing Techniques (Public and Institutional Applications)
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Reference books regarding the relevant week's topic should be reviewed and correspondence samples must be examined in advance.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Types of Minutes/Protocols, Drafting Rules, and Applications
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Reference books regarding the relevant week's topic should be reviewed and correspondence samples must be examined in advance.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Preparation of Official and Legal Contracts and Essential Clauses
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Reference books regarding the relevant week's topic should be reviewed and correspondence samples must be examined in advance.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Case Studies and Error Analysis on Official Correspondence Legislation
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Reference books regarding the relevant week's topic should be reviewed and correspondence samples must be examined in advance.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Business Letters and Forms: Commercial Letters, Proposals, and Corporate Forms
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Reference books regarding the relevant week's topic should be reviewed and correspondence samples must be examined in advance.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Reports: Official Report Types, Information Gathering, and Report Writing Techniques
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Reference books regarding the relevant week's topic should be reviewed and correspondence samples must be examined in advance.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Document Management: Incoming-Outgoing Document Tracking, Distribution, and Archiving
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Reference books regarding the relevant week's topic should be reviewed and correspondence samples must be examined in advance.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Electronic Correspondence: EDMS (Electronic Document Management System) and E-Signature Applications in Public Sector
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Reference books regarding the relevant week's topic should be reviewed and correspondence samples must be examined in advance.
Week 14 - Theoretical
End-of-Term Correspondence and Report Applications Assessment
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Reference books regarding the relevant week's topic should be reviewed and correspondence samples must be examined in advance.
Week 15 - Preparation Work
Week 16 - Preparation Work
Week 17 - Preparation Work
Week 18 - Preparation Work
Week 19 - Preparation Work
Week 20 - Preparation Work
Week 21 - Preparation Work
Week 22 - Preparation Work
Week 23 - Preparation Work
Week 24 - Preparation Work
Week 25 - Preparation Work
Week 26 - Preparation Work
Week 27 - Preparation Work
Week 28 - Preparation Work
Week 29 - Preparation Work
Week 30 - Preparation Work
Week 31 - Preparation Work
Week 32 - Preparation Work
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment2%10
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140235
Assignment2408
Midterm Examination1404
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)55
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-3
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OÇ-1
2
2
1
4
3
2
2
4
OÇ-2
2
1
2
4
4
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OÇ-3
3
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OÇ-4
5
2
5
2
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3
3
OÇ-5
2
5
2
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3
2
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026