Information Package / Course Catalogue
Project Design and Academic Writing
Course Code: DHF463
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 1
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in scientific research, project development, and academic writing. The course covers research design, literature review methods, project preparation processes, research ethics, scientific publication writing, citation techniques, and effective academic communication.

Course Content

This course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in scientific research, project design, and academic writing. Topics include developing research questions and hypotheses, literature review methods, research ethics, project proposal preparation, scientific manuscript writing, citation and referencing techniques, and academic presentation skills. The course is designed to enhance students' scientific thinking, research planning, and academic communication competencies.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the fundamental concepts and methods of scientific research.
2.Formulate research questions, objectives, and hypotheses.
3.Conduct and critically evaluate scientific literature reviews.
4.Identify the essential components of a research project.
5.Apply principles of research ethics and academic integrity.
6.Describe the structure and writing process of scientific papers and project proposals.
7.Use citation and referencing systems appropriately.
8.Develop effective academic writing and presentation skills.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Day RA, Gastel B. How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper.
2.Cargill M, O'Connor P. Writing Scientific Research Articles: Strategy and Steps.
3.Kumar R. Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners.
4.TÜBİTAK Project Preparation Guidelines.
5.Council of Higher Education (YÖK) Guidelines on Research and Publication Ethics. Prerequisites
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Scientific Research and Basic Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Research Types and the Research Process
Week 3 - Theoretical
Developing Research Problems, Objectives, and Hypotheses
Week 4 - Theoretical
Literature Review Methods and Scientific Databases
Week 5 - Theoretical
Critical Evaluation of Scientific Literature
Week 6 - Theoretical
Fundamental Components of Project Design
Week 7 - Theoretical
Research Ethics and Academic Integrity
Week 8 - Theoretical
Data Collection Methods and Research Planning
Week 9 - Theoretical
Data Collection Methods and Research Planning
Week 10 - Theoretical
Structure and Components of a Scientific Paper
Week 11 - Theoretical
Principles of Academic Writing
Week 12 - Theoretical
Citation Systems, Referencing, and Avoiding Plagiarism
Week 13 - Theoretical
Project Proposal Preparation and Scientific Presentation Techniques
Week 14 - Theoretical
Evaluation of Student Project Drafts and Course Review
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140114
Quiz1112
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)48
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026