The overall aim of this course is to develop students’ academic writing skills.
In this course, students will learn.
*how to write an academic paragraph
*the basics of technical writing, report writing
*how to cite- in-text and end-text referencing
*how to paraphrase, summarize and direct quote
*how to interpret graphs and write manuals
*how to make and use a variety of visuals including graphs, diagrams, flow charts, and bullet charts
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Instructor İpek ARIKAN BAKIR
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Friday- 09:00-11:00 / 11:00-13:00
Office Hour(s)
Thursday 11:00-13:00
Teaching Methods and Techniques
The basics of technical report writing is explained with examples. Plagiarism and citation techniques for academic writing are also higlighted and explained. Students are provided with sample writing texts for technical reports and with the contents of SRS writing (Software Requirements Specifications). They will be informed about manual writing and graphics interpretation. They are assigned to write a short technical report on computer engineering.
Principle Sources
Bailey S. (2005). Academic writing : a practical guide for students. RoutledgeFalmer.
D. E. Zemach, D. Broudy, C. Valvona. (2011). Research Papers From Essay to Research Paper, Macmillan.
Other Sources
Handouts and Compiled Texts
System Requirement Specifications Documents
Samples of Graduation Project Reports
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
2. Week
Study on Graduation Project Report Template
Introduction Paragraphs: Problem
Statement - Project Purpose – Project Scope
Student centered, eclectic, interactive
3. Week
Study on Graduation Project Report Template
Writing Studies on Methodology
Student centered, eclectic, interactive
4. Week
Study on Graduation Project Report Template
Writing Studies on Results, Discussion and
Conclusion
Student centered, eclectic, interactive
5. Week
Study on Graduation Project Report Template
Avoiding Plagiarism and Using Citation
Techniques
Student centered, eclectic, interactive
6. Week
Study on Graduation Project Report Template
Paraphrasing, summarizing, direct quoting
Student centered, eclectic, interactive
7. Week
Study on Graduation Project Report Template
(Submission of topics of project reports)
Student centered, eclectic, interactive
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
What is SRS Writing? - Software Requirement
Specifications Document (Outlines of project
reports)
Student centered, eclectic, interactive
10. Week
What is SRS Writing? - Software Requirement
Specifications Document
Student centered, eclectic, interactive
11. Week
Manual Writing (Submission of body part)
Student centered, eclectic, interactive
12. Week
Graphics Interpretations (Checking body part)
Student centered, eclectic, interactive
13. Week
Writing about a problem and offering a solution in online platforms (Checking conclusion)
Student centered, eclectic, interactive
14. Week
Writing about a problem and offering a solution
in online platforms (General feedback on
project reports)
Student centered, eclectic, interactive
15. Week
Final Exam
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
35
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
25
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
PO-4
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
PO-8
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Participate actively in writing activities in order to practice and improve technical and academic writing skills
LO-2
Practice the features of academic and technical writing style including coherency and
unity, accuracy, clarity, objective and unbiased assessment of data and knowledge of
their field.
LO-3
Learn how to apply and document technical information and practical knowledge for
professional and public audiences.
LO-4
Write a project report related to the field of computer engineering.
LO-5
Raise awareness regarding plagiarism and have the awareness of their ethical responsibilities.
