Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research and Presentation Techniques
Course Code: BSM433
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the scientific research process, access reliable information sources, evaluate academic references, present research findings effectively in written and oral forms, and improve their public speaking and presentation skills.

Course Content

The course covers the scientific research process, topic selection, formulation of research questions, literature review, use of reliable information sources, academic referencing, scientific ethics, short report preparation, presentation planning, effective presentation techniques, preparation of visual materials, public speaking, and evaluation of presentation performance.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the scientific research process in terms of topic selection and defining the research problem.
2.Uses scientific resources, academic databases and literature review methods.
3.Applies the principles of academic source use, citation rules and scientific ethics.
4.Prepares a short research report by considering types of scientific publications and the structure of a research report.
5.Presents research findings using effective slide design, oral presentation skills and feedback.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Day, R. A. Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır? Çev. Gülay Aşkar Altay. TÜBİTAK.
2.Karasar, N. Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
3.Lecture notes, sample scientific publications, report templates and presentation evaluation forms.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course, scientific research and presentation skills
Week 2 - Theoretical
Scientific research process, topic selection and defining the research problem
Week 3 - Theoretical
Scientific information sources, academic databases and literature review
Week 4 - Theoretical
Use of academic sources, citation rules and scientific ethics
Week 5 - Theoretical
Types of scientific publications and structure of a research report
Week 6 - Theoretical
Academic writing style, report formatting and use of visual materials
Week 7 - Theoretical
Presentation planning, presentation objectives and presentation flow
Week 8 - Theoretical
Effective slide design, visual layout and use of tables and graphs
Week 9 - Theoretical
Oral presentation skills, body language, effective verbal delivery and time allocation
Week 10 - Theoretical
Short presentation practices and in-class feedback
Week 11 - Theoretical
Evaluation and improvement of the draft research report
Week 12 - Theoretical
Student research presentations and evaluation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Student research presentations and evaluation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Overall assessment and feedback on report and presentation performance
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141242
Assignment1415
Seminar1516
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
OÇ-2
2
2
1
3
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2
2
4
2
2
1
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1
1
1
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2
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3
5
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2
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3
4
3
2
OÇ-5
1
2
2
4
3
4
5
3
3
3
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026