Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| FIELD CROPS PR. | |
| Code | ZMS430 |
| Name | Scientific Writing and Presentation Techniques |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SEMİH METİN SEZEN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. TACETTİN YAĞBASANLAR
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Prepare scientific and technical papers, and presentations, format documents and presentations
Course Content
To describe science and research, scientific communication techniques, searching references, preparing oral presentations, preparing poster presentations, introducing to thesis writing
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students learn description of scientific research |
| LO02 | Students learn the structure and functioning of academic journals. |
| LO03 | Students learn about scientific congresses. |
| LO04 | Students learn to create titles, keywords and abstracts in article writing |
| LO05 | Learn to write summaries in a scientific article |
| LO06 | Learn to write the material and methods of the article |
| LO07 | They learn the parts in an effective presentation. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. | 3 |
| PLO02 | - | Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. | 2 |
| PLO03 | - | Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. | 3 |
| PLO05 | - | Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. | 2 |
| PLO07 | - | Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | Chooses and uses modern technical equipments for the agricultural engineering applications as well as for the applications in the agronomy and breeding of field crops. | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. | 2 |
| PLO10 | - | Works both individually and in a team. | 1 |
| PLO11 | - | Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. | 2 |
| PLO13 | - | Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. | 5 |
| PLO14 | - | Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development | 3 |
| PLO15 | - | Shows respect to job ethic. | 4 |
| PLO16 | - | Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. | 2 |
| PLO17 | - | Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science and research | Recomended books from lecturer | |
| 2 | Types of scientific communications | Recomended books from lecturer | |
| 3 | References searching, searching on web pages, use of Cukurova University Library | Recomended books from lecturer | |
| 4 | Preparation of oral presentations | Recomended books from lecturer | |
| 5 | Preparation of posters | Recomended books from lecturer | |
| 6 | How can write graduation thesis | Recomended books from lecturer | |
| 7 | Title, keyword and abstract in article writing | Recomended books from lecturer | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Recomended books from lecturer | |
| 9 | How to write material and method section | Recomended books from lecturer | |
| 10 | How to write results section | Recomended books from lecturer | |
| 11 | How to write discussion section | Recomended books from lecturer | |
| 12 | How to write literature list | Recomended books from lecturer | |
| 13 | Practical presentation by students | Recomended books from lecturer | |
| 14 | Practical presentation by students | Recomended books from lecturer | |
| 15 | Practical presentation by students | Recomended books from lecturer | |
| 16 | Term Exams | All the notes | |
| 17 | Term Exams | All the notes |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Final Exam | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 75 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,00 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||