Information Package / Course Catalogue
Academic Writing Practices in Mathematics Education
Course Code: MTE531
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: 8
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to contribute to the development of academic writing skills in the field of mathematics education by making the participants comprehend the general principles of academic writing.

Course Content

It is of importance to write and publish a research within the framework of academic writing rules. In this context, it is aimed to learn the rules of academic writing and to practice academic writing before the thesis process.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Esra ALTINTAŞ
Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding the differences between academic writing and other types of writing
2.Understanding the types of academic writing, the main features of each type and the differences between them
3.Understanding and explaining the differences between the process of writing a paper, article, poster and thesis
4.Experiencing academic writing step by step in the field of mathematics education
5.Ability to make and present academic writing in the field of mathematics education
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Current articles and theses on mathematics education
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The need for academic writing in science and the importance of Academic Writing
Week 2 - Theoretical
Research Approach selection
Week 3 - Theoretical
Subtleties of doing a literature review
Week 4 - Theoretical
Using theories
Week 5 - Theoretical
Writing strategies and Ethical considerations
Week 6 - Theoretical
Writing the introduction
Week 7 - Theoretical
Writing the purpose statement
Week 8 - Theoretical
Writing problems and subproblems, Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Writing the method section
Week 10 - Theoretical
Writing the findings section
Week 11 - Theoretical
Writing the conclusion section
Week 12 - Theoretical
Writing the discussion and suggestions section
Week 13 - Theoretical
Applications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Applications
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Individual Work141242
Midterm Examination120222
Final Examination122224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026