Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2PSİ126Academic Reading And Writing Skills İn Psychology3+0+03319.04.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Psychology
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims that students acquire capability of writing and presentation around a problematic by using theoretical and practical instruments which are necessary for realizing a research.
Course Content This course informs students about academic research, writing and citing methods by using library and internet sources.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Dr. Ece Erbuğ
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources 1. Halil Seyidoglu, Bilimsel Arasıtırma Ve Yazma El Kitabı, Guzem Can Yayınları, Istanbul; 2003.
Saldamlı. A. ve Can I.İ. (2019). Bilimsel Araştırma Sunum ve Teknikleri (3.bs). Detay Yayıncılık
Course Notes Theoretical lectures and practical homeworks & class works
Exams 1 Ara Sınav %40 -Final %60

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Assignment 1 % 10
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 5 70
Assignments 1 4 4
Mid-terms 1 14 14
Final examination 1 25 25
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 155

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain research question, and find research question to make literature review
2 Identify similarities and differences between aim, hypothesis, method sections in emprical and review article.
3 Use analytical reading strategies, summarise texts, rewrite in different ways, and clarify academic texts using evidence and synthesis
4 can find and evaluate printed and electronic resources suitable for academic research
5 Review the relevant literature and compare articles.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the course and methodology
2 Ethic and Scientific Knowledge in Academic Research
3 What is source? What are the types of sources? Primary and Secondary Sources
4 Language and Style in Academic Writing
5 Critical Reading
6 Types of Scientific Writing and Citing
7 APA Style Reference
8 Midterm Exam
9 Literature Analysis/Literature Review
10 Literature Analysis/Literature Review
11 Tools anda Methods for Preparing a Presentation
12 Student Presentations
13 Student Presentations
14 Student Presentations
15 Final Exam and Paper Submission

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13
All 3 2 2 3 3 2 4 1 3 1 2 4 3
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5

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