BBT421 Scientific Writing and Presentation Techniques

3 ECTS - 1-1 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 1 National Credit

Information

Code BBT421
Name Scientific Writing and Presentation Techniques
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 1-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 1 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. İBRAHİM ORTAŞ


Course Goal

The aim of this course is to teach students who will become agricultural engineers to develop any writing techniques. To learn how to write their experimental reports and theses and to learn scientific ethical rules, as well as to speak effectively and well in front of the public. Preparing effective presentations using computers and social media. In addition, providing the necessary knowledge and skills to prepare a Project and write a report and thesis. To be able to write the project subjects effectively, to gain the ability to express the solutions. Make a powerpoint presentation and give an effective talk in a good way in front of the public.

Course Content

Literature review, article writing, critical reading of the written texts. Learning how to write thesis and reports. Presentation methods: Direct instruction, Discussion, Question and Answer, Make Case Studies. Effective presentation process; Preparation for Presentation: Developing the goals, clarifying the main ideas. Designing the activities to ensure active participation, Calculating the presentation time, Determining the presentation flow; Remarkable Beginning. Common mistakes are made in presentations; Preparing and realizing computer aided presentations; Introduction to PowerPoint; Visual-Literacy: Creating Images, Interpreting images

Course Precondition

No prerequisites.

Resources

Basic academic writing

Notes

current scientific articles


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learns to take notes, Learns scientific writing methods, Learns how to use libraries and access resources, How to write a bibliography learns the endNote, Learn to write a petition,
LO02 Learns how to prepare a resume, Understands Report, Homework and Thesis Writing, excam realize, Learns presentation techniques and details, Understands thesis, report, poster presentation techniques
LO03 Understands the Features of Using Visual Materials for Effective Presentation. And understands how to stand and relate to propels
LO04 Understands the importance of clothing, body language and body language. He also learns how to prepare a PowerPoint presentation, how to make a presentation in front of an audience and how to take criticism.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has discipline-specific subject’s adequate knowledge of mathematics, science, and Agricultural Engineering (Soil Science and Plant Nutrition); use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields of the complex engineering problems.
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Define, formulate and solve complex problems in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions, and apply modern design methods for this purpose in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition discipline.
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Select and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems and use information technologies effectively in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition application.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research issues encountered in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition.
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Work effectively in interdisciplinary (Soil Science and Plant Nutrition) and multidisciplinary teams; develope individual study skills
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Communicate effectively orally and in writing; has a foreign language knowledge at the “beginner” level; write reports effectively in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, understand written reports, prepare, design and production reports, make effective presentations, take and give clear and understandable instructions. 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Gain awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; access information in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, follow the developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself. 2
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Compliance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, and has knowledge of standards used in engineering practices. 2
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Gain knowledge of business practices as project and risk management and change management; gain awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Has information about the effects of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition practice’s on health, environmental, and security in universal scale and social dimensions: The problems of the age reflection related with the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition; gain awareness of the legal implications of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition solutions.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 How to take totes and not-taking techniques Presentation, question-answer, self-improvement by doing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
2 What is to be consider in scientific article writing Presentation, question-answer, self-improvement by doing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
3 Searching resources from the library and electronically Presentation, question-answer, self-improvement by doing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
4 Bibliography use with EndNote Presentation, question-answer, self-improvement by doing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Writing a petition Presentation, question-answer, self-improvement by doing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Preparing a personal CV Presentation, question-answer, self-improvement by doing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
7 Writing reports, homework and thesis Presentation, question-answer, self-improvement by doing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
8 Mid-Term Exam Homework Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Details of the presentation Techniques Relationship between the success of the presentation Homework, presentation, application, Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
10 Thesis, report, poster presentation techniques Homework, presentation, application, Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 Using visual materials. That make the presentation effective Homework, presentation, application, Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 Eye contact gestures and mimics Presentation, application, Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Dressing, body language Presentation, question-answer, self-improvement by doing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 Preparing a sample PowerPoint presentation Presentation, question-answer, self-improvement by doing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
15 Presentations in Front of the audience and general evaluation Presentation, question-answer, self-improvement by doing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Term Exams homework exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
17 Term Exams homework exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 80
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,20
ECTS 3 ECTS