Information Package / Course Catalogue
Academic Writing and Skills of Publication
Course Code: EBE628
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Developing the ability of writing and publishing a research paper academically

Course Content

During this lecture compose of having knowledge and skill about the writing of introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusions, abstract, references sections, and features of traditional review article and writing of its sections, preparation of article according to journal and revising.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Zekiye KARAÇAM
Learning Outcomes
1. To be able to describe the introduction chapter of research article
2. To be able to prepare the introduction chapter of research article
3. To be able to describe the method chapter of research article
4.To be able to prepare the method chapter of research article
5.To be able to describe the result chapter of research article
6.To be able to describe the result chapter of research article
7.To be able to describe the discussion chapter of research article
8. To be able to prepare the discussion chapter of research article
9.To be able to describe the outcomes and recommendations of research article
10. To be able to prepare the outcomes and recommendations of research article
11. To be able to prepare the reference chapter of research article
12.To be able to describe the features and subsections of traditional review article
13.To be able to prepare the features and subsections of traditional review article
14.To be able to edit the article according to journal
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ajithkumar K. (2011) Scientific writing : How to write a manuscript - an introduction. Kerala Journal Of Orthopaedics, 24(1); 1-3.
2.Akhgari M, Asadi M, Lee E ve ark. (2010) Scientific paper writing guidelines: Writing a scientific research article. Retrieved January 19, 2010, from http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/research/paper.html. (Erişim Tarihi: 15 Ocak 2013).
3.Bates College. (2013) How To write a paper in scientific journal style and format (pdf). http://abacus.bates.edu/~ganderso/biology/resources/writing/HTWsections.html. (Erişim Tarihi: 15 Ocak 2013)
4.Davidson A, Taylor DMcD, Babl FE. (2012) Review article: A primer for clinical researchers in the emergency department: Part III: How to write a scientific paper. Emerg Med, 24: 357–362.
5.Driscoll DL, Kasztalska A. (2013) Writing the experimental report: Methods, results, and discussion, Last Edited: 2013-03-11. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/ 670/03/ (Erişim 10 Ocak 2013).
6.Grindstaff TL, Saliba SA. (2012) Avoiding manuscript mistakes. Int J Sports Phys Ther, 7(5): 518-524.
7.Hesselbach RA, Petering DH, Berg CA ve ark. (2012) A Guide to Writing a Scientific Paper: A Focus on High School Through Graduate Level Student Research. ZEBRAFISH, 9(4); 246-9.
8.Hoogenboom BJ, Manske RC. (2012) How to write a scientific article. Int J Sports Phys Ther, 7(5): 512-517.
9.Jenicek M. (2006) How to read, understand, and write ‘Discussion’ sections in medical articles. An exercise in critical thinking. Med Sci Monit, 12(6): 28-36.
10.Moher D, Hopewell S, Schulz KF ve ark. (2010) CONSORT 2010 Explanation and Elaboration: updated guidelines for reporting parallel group randomised trials. J Clin Epidemiol, 63; e1- e37.
11.Moher D, Liberati A, Tetzlaff J ve ark. (2009) Reprint—preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses: The PRISMA Statement. Physical Therapy, 89(9); 873-880.
12.Polton G, Grant I. (2012) The subtleties of scientific writing. J Small Anim Pract, 53: 311-312.
13.Puhan MA, Akl EA, Bryant D ve ark. (2012) Discussing study limitations in reports of biomedical studies- the need for more transparency. Health Qual Life Outcomes, 10; 23.
14.Simera I, Kirtley S, Altman DG. (2012) Reporting clinical research: Guidance to encourage accurate and transparent research reporting Maturitas, 72: 84– 87.
15.Song F, Parekh S, Hooper L ve ark. (2010) Dissemination and publication of research findings: An updated review of related biases. Health Technol Assess, 4(8):1–193.
16.USC University of Sounthern California.(2013) Organizing Your Social Sciences Research Paper. URL: http://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide. (Erişim 1 Ocak 2013).
17.Vandenbroucke JP, von Elm E, Altman DG ve ark. (2007) Strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology (STROBE): Explanation and elaboration. PLoS Med, 4(10): e297.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction chapter of research article
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction chapter of research article
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Reading, research, prepare a sample working
Week 3 - Theoretical
To be able to prepare the introduction chapter of research article
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Reading, research, prepare a sample working
Week 4 - Theoretical
Method chapter of research article
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Reading, research, prepare a sample working
Week 5 - Theoretical
To prepare the method chapter of research article
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Reading, research, prepare a sample working
Week 6 - Theoretical
Result chapter of research article
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Reading, research, prepare a sample working
Week 7 - Theoretical
To be able to prepare the result chapter of research article
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Reading, research, prepare a sample working
Week 8 - Theoretical
Discussion chapter of research article
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Reading, research, prepare a sample working
Week 9 - Theoretical
To prepare the discussion chapter of research article
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Reading, research, prepare a sample working
Week 10 - Theoretical
Outcomes and recommendations of research article
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Reading, research, prepare a sample working
Week 11 - Theoretical
To prepare the outcomes and recommendations of research article
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Reading, research, prepare a sample working
Week 12 - Theoretical
To prepare the reference chapter of research article
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Reading, research, prepare a sample working
Week 13 - Theoretical
To prepare the features and subsections of traditional review article
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 14 - Theoretical
Makaleyi dergiye göre düzenleyebilme
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory104260
Seminar34218
Midterm Examination112214
Final Examination112214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)106
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
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