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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| CLASSROOM TEACHING (PhD) | |
| Code | SÖ831 |
| Name | Academic Writing in the Digital Age |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 8 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AKIN EFENDİOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The overall aim of this course is to improve the efficiency of students' academic writing processes (theses, projects, research papers, etc.). To this end, it aims to develop students' competencies in selecting a research topic, defining objectives, formulating problems and hypotheses, determining the theoretical framework of the research, and structuring the methods, findings, discussion, and conclusion sections of the research, by using generative artificial intelligence and other digital technologies in an ethical framework.
Course Content
The course content includes the examination of sample research published in journals within the field of educational sciences that are indexed in SSCI, AHCI, SCIE, and SCOPUS; the use of artificial intelligence tools in these review processes; the creation of a literature-based problem section and a theoretical framework within the context of research problems; writing the methods, findings, discussion, and conclusion sections of a research; and submitting research reports to international journals.
Course Precondition
Having (or obtaining) a laptop. Basic English skills (reading comprehension).
Resources
How to Write a Good Scientific Paper (Chris A. Marc). Washington, USA: SPIE Press. Writing and Publishing Scientific Papers: A Primer for the Non-English Speaker (Gábor L. Lövei). Cambridge, UK: Open Book Publishers. How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Barbara Gastel and Robert A. Day). Santa Barbara, California, USA: Open Book Publishers.
Notes
• Writing and Publishing Scientific Papers: A Primer for the Non-English Speaker (Gábor L. Lövei). Cambridge, UK: Open Book Publishers. • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Barbara Gastel and Robert A. Day). Santa Barbara, California, USA: Open Book Publishers.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | • Student knows the ethical principles of using artificial intelligence tools in creating research reports. |
| LO02 | • Student uses artificial intelligence tools within ethical limits in the research report writing process. |
| LO03 | • Student conducts a literature review to determine the research topic and problems/hypotheses (thesis, project, article). |
| LO04 | • Student formulates the research problems/hypotheses (thesis, project, article). |
| LO05 | • Student develops the theoretical framework of research (thesis, project, article). |
| LO06 | • Student develops the methods, findings, discussion, and conclusion sections of the research (thesis, project, article). |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops up-to-date and advanced knowledge in the field of primary school teacher, based on Master's qualifications, at the level of expertise with original thought and research. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Establishes relationships with different disciplines in the field of primary school teacher. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Conducts advanced research by systematically approaching new information in the field. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops new scientific methods or applies a known method to a different field; carries out original research. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new ideas. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Produces an original study in the field of primary school teacher by using the scientific method. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Publishes a scientific article. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | She/He conducts original and interdisciplinary studies related to his/her field. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Works individually or as a team. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Generates new ideas and methods by using higher level mental processes. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It conducts teaching processes on an interactive and ethical basis. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops and implements effective teaching strategies. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Examines and develops social relations and the norms that guide these relations with a critical perspective. | |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | She/He participates in meetings related to her field and defends her original views. | |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses a foreign language in written and oral form at least at the C1 level of the European Language Portfolio. | |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Communicates by considering cultural differences in all national and international studies. | |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It contributes to the process of becoming an information society by introducing the technological, social and cultural advances in its field to the society. | |
| PLO18 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It establishes functional interaction with individuals and institutions by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems encountered in the field. | 3 |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Generates solutions on social, scientific and ethical issues related to her/his field. | 3 |
| PLO20 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It develops the values related to the field and supports it at the national and international level. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Why are scientific publications produced? | Students are expected to review the assigned readings before the class, familiarize themselves with key concepts, and come prepared to participate in discussions and activities. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Ethical guidelines and limitations regarding the use of artificial intelligence tools and other software in research processes. | Students are expected to review the assigned readings before the class, familiarize themselves with key concepts, and come prepared to participate in discussions and activities. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Conducting a literature review to determine a scientific research topic and identify problems/hypotheses | Students are expected to review the assigned readings before the class, familiarize themselves with key concepts, and come prepared to participate in discussions and activities. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | a literature review to determine a scientific research topic and identify problems/hypotheses | Students are expected to review the assigned readings before the class, familiarize themselves with key concepts, and come prepared to participate in discussions and activities. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Developing a theoretical framework for the identified research problems/hypotheses | Students are expected to review the assigned readings before the class, familiarize themselves with key concepts, and come prepared to participate in discussions and activities. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Develop a theoretical framework for the identified research problems/hypotheses | Students are expected to review the assigned readings before the class, familiarize themselves with key concepts, and come prepared to participate in discussions and activities. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | a theoretical framework for the identified research problems/hypotheses | Students are expected to review the assigned readings before the class, familiarize themselves with key concepts, and come prepared to participate in discussions and activities. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Selecting the appropriate method for the research problem/hypothesis, write the method, data collection tools, and procedure | Students are expected to review the assigned readings before the class, familiarize themselves with key concepts, and come prepared to participate in discussions and activities. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | the appropriate method for the research problem/hypothesis, writing the method, data collection tools, and procedure | Students are expected to review the assigned readings before the class, familiarize themselves with key concepts, and come prepared to participate in discussions and activities. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Research findings, discussion, and preparation of the final report | Students are expected to review the assigned readings before the class, familiarize themselves with key concepts, and come prepared to participate in discussions and activities. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Researchfindings, discussion, and preparation of the final report | Students are expected to review the assigned readings before the class, familiarize themselves with key concepts, and come prepared to participate in discussions and activities. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Research findings, discussion, and preparation of the final repor | Students are expected to review the assigned readings before the class, familiarize themselves with key concepts, and come prepared to participate in discussions and activities. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | The findings, discussion, and preparation of the final report | Students are expected to review the assigned readings before the class, familiarize themselves with key concepts, and come prepared to participate in discussions and activities. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Research findings, discussion, and preparationof the final report | Students are expected to review the assigned readings before the class, familiarize themselves with key concepts, and come prepared to participate in discussions and activities. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 12 | 11 | 132 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 4 | 8 | 32 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 11 | 22 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 201 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 8,04 | ||
| ECTS | 8 ECTS | ||