Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Article Writing in English
Course Code: ZPM551
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students with the competence and skills to write basic academic articles in English.

Course Content

The content of the course is: 1- Examining the barriers and motivation tools encountered in writing scientific articles in English 2- Examining the grammar required to write scientific articles in English 3- Examining the writing strategies of academic articles in English

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.At the end of the semester, students learn the barriers and motivation tools encountered in writing scientific articles in English
2.At the end of the semester, students learn the basic principles of academic English article writing
3.At the end of the semester, students learn the strategies of writing introduction, method, findings, discussion, and conclusion in academic articles in English.
4.At the end of the semester, students recognize academic article types
5.At the end of the semester, students learn the basic grammar needed to write academic papers in English
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Williams, Joseph M. (2003), Style: The Basics of Clarity and Grace. Longman
2.Silvia, Paul J. (2017). How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing. APA LifeTools
3.Bilimsel Dergilere Makale nasıl yazılır. Rowena Murray (Ceviri editörü: Sakir Cinkir). Anı Yayıncılık
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of course: content, importance, method, and needs.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Examining the barriers and motivation tools encountered in writing scientific articles in English
Week 3 - Theoretical
Examination of the grammar required to write scientific articles in English
Week 4 - Theoretical
Introduction to academic English article writing
Week 5 - Theoretical
Reading academic articles in English and examining writing strategies
Week 6 - Theoretical
Reading academic articles in English and examining writing strategies
Week 7 - Theoretical
Learning writing strategies of introduction section of articles in English
Week 8 - Theoretical
Learning writing strategies of methods section of articles in English
Week 9 - Theoretical
Learning writing strategies of results section of articles in English
Week 10 - Theoretical
Learning writing strategies of discussion section of articles in English
Week 11 - Theoretical
Learning writing strategies of conclusion section of articles in English
Week 12 - Theoretical
Writing academic articles in English
Week 13 - Theoretical
Writing academic articles in English
Week 14 - Theoretical
Examining academic articles written in English and discussing the mistakes made
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Presentation1%5
Assignment2%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment27320
Presentation 1516
Reading70214
Individual Work142256
Final Examination111112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
3
OÇ-5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026