Information Package / Course Catalogue
Academic Writing and Research Reporting
Course Code: EPÖ589
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: 5
Objectives of the Course

It aims to write scientific research reports in accordance with the writing principles of scientific research and spelling and punctuation rules.

Course Content

Definitions of scientific writing in the research process. purpose and types of academic writing, considerations in writing the title and abstract, writing the introductory part, preparing the literature part, writing the method part, writing the findings, results, discussion and bibliography sections, using plagiarism programs, journal selection and ethical rights.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Kerim GÜNDOĞDU
Learning Outcomes
1.Writing reports in accordance with the rules in the professional field.
2.Knows the features of scientific writing and distinguishes scientific writing from other writing types.
3.Creates a research report in accordance with academic writing principles.
4.Knows ethics, rights and permissions in scientific writing.
5.Can combine theoretical knowledge and application principles.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Fitzpatrick Mary (2011). Engaging Writing I. Pearson Education ESL; 1 edition (January 21, 2011). Day, R.A. (1996). Bilimsel bir makale nasıl yazılır ve yayımlanır? Çev. Gülay Aşkar Altay. Ankara: TÜBİTAK.
2.Silvia, P. J. (2015). Write it up: Practical strategies for writing and publishing journal articles. American Psychological Association
3.Lillis, T., & Curry, M. J. (2013). Academic writing in a global context: The politics and practices of publishing in English. Routledge.
4.Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2004). Academic writing for graduate students: Essential tasks and skills (Vol. 1). Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press.
5.Coffin, C., Curry, M. J., Goodman, S., Hewings, A., Lillis, T., & Swann, J. (2005). Teaching academic writing: A toolkit for higher education. Routledge.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Types of scientific-technical writing, the importance of written and oral presentation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Academic writing: Purpose and types (Scientific report - Paper - Poster - Thesis - Article etc.)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Report types, report writing ethics
Week 4 - Theoretical
Planning report writing, report writing guide
Week 5 - Theoretical
Issues to consider when writing a report
Week 6 - Theoretical
Form and content of reports
Week 7 - Theoretical
Ethics in scientific research
Week 8 - Theoretical
Report sections
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-term Exam
Week 10 - Theoretical
Introduction Part
Week 11 - Theoretical
Literature / Literature Part
Week 12 - Theoretical
Method Part
Week 13 - Theoretical
Findings/results and discussion Part
Week 14 - Theoretical
APA style citation and Bibliography creation
Week 15 - Theoretical
Scientific publishing process
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Reading140342
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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4
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5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026