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 present a technical report and academic writing
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Özay Şeker, Ebru Temiz
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Thursday 09:00-12:45
Office Hour(s)
İpek Arıkan Bakır (A1-18) , M.Taner Pektaş
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Eclectic, student-centered
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.
Gastel, B., & Day, R. A. (2015). How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper. Greenwood.
Other Sources
Samples of Graduation Project Reports
Handouts and compiled texts
Study on Graduation Project Report
Abstract - Introduction – Project Purpose- Problem statement – Project Scope –
In-class writing exercises on paragraph writing, Introduction
4. Week
Study on Graduation Project Report
(Submission of the Introduction Part)
Methods – Related Work – Literature Review
5. Week
Study on Graduation Project Report
Methods – Related Work – Literature Review
In-class writing of Methods and Related Work Sections
6. Week
Study on Graduation Project Report
(Submission of the Methodology and Related Work)
Implementation and Results
In-class writing of Implementation and Results Sections
7. Week
Study on Graduation Project Report
Implementation and Results - Abstract
(Submission of the Implementation and Results and Abstract)
How To Deliver An Effective Presentation
8. Week
Holiday
9. Week
Midterm
10. Week
How To Deliver An Effective Presentation
11. Week
How To Deliver An Effective Presentation
Final Submission of Project Reports
12. Week
Presentations
13. Week
Presentations
14. Week
Presentations
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
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 modeling 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, analyze 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
The course enables students to identify, analyze, solve and express the topics and related processes and problems in their fields.
LO-2
The course enables students to write technical reports and make effective presentations on the subjects in their fields.
