Information Package / Course Catalogue
Academic Writing: Theory and Practice
Course Code: EPÖ611
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate 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 principles of writing and punctuation rules of scientific research.

Course Content

Definitions of scientific manuscript in research process, purpose and types of academic writing, writing the title and summary, writing the introduction, preparation of the part of the literature, writing the method section, writing the findings, results, discussion and bibliography, using plagiarism programs, selection of journal and ethics All rights reserved.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Kerim GÜNDOĞDU
Learning Outcomes
1.Know the properties of scientific writing and distinguish scientific writings from other types of writing.
2.Define the parts of scientific writing and explain their properties.
3.Send the report to an appropriate journal
4.Establishes a research report in accordance with the principles of academic writing.
5.Knows about ethics, rights and permits in scientific writing.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Fitzpatrick Mary (2011). Engaging Writing I. Pearson Education ESL; 1 edition (January 21, 2011).
2.2. Day, R.A. (1996). Bilimsel bir makale nasıl yazılır ve yayımlanır? Çev. Gülay Aşkar Altay. Ankara: TÜBİTAK.
3.3. Silvia, P. J. (2015). Write it up: Practical strategies for writing and publishing journal articles. American Psychological Association. Lillis,
4.4. T., & Curry, M. J. (2013). Academic writing in a global context: The politics and practices of publishing in English. Routledge.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Meeting, first lesson and brainstorming
Week 2 - Theoretical
Bilimsel yazma nedir? Araştırma sürecindeki tanımlar: Tanımlar ve roller
Week 3 - Theoretical
Academic writing: Purpose and types (Scientific report - Proceedings - Poster - Thesis - Article etc.)
Week 4 - Theoretical
How to do scientific research: Scientific research journey
Week 5 - Theoretical
Introduction to the article: Title, Authors and addresses, Short summary and Keywords
Week 6 - Theoretical
Writing the introduction: Definition of the problem, justification, purpose and research questions
Week 7 - Theoretical
Writing the Literature section
Week 8 - Theoretical
Yöntem bölümünün yazılması: Yaklaşım, model, desen, örneklem/çalışma grubu/çalışmanın kapsamı, veri toplama araçları, veri toplama süreci, verilerin analizi, araştırmacının rolü
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 10 - Theoretical
How are the results and discussion written?
Week 11 - Theoretical
Yayımlama sürecinin adımları: Dergi seçimi, Editöre mektup yazımı, Düzeltmelerin yapılması, Ithenticate yazılımı
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ethics, rights and permits
Week 13 - Theoretical
References representation and bibliography in research
Week 14 - Theoretical
How are the projects or thesis proposals written?
Week 15 - Theoretical
Evaluation of term
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice142256
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1527
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
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5
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4
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4
OÇ-2
5
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OÇ-5
4
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026