Faculty of Health Sciences · Nursing · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to develop students' research skills and to enable them to gain the skills needed to write an article using sources on an academic subject by applying their critical thinking skills.
Course Content
The scope of this course, types of academic papers, reading academic article types and evaluation with critical evaluation tools, scientific writing, scientific writing types, scientific publication ethics, scientific writing sections, title, authors, abstract, keywords, introduction, method, results, discussion , final words, acknowledgments, references, footnotes, referee responses, proofs; letter to the editor, conference presentation and poster presentation principles.
Required Resources
1. Çetinkaya G, Yolcusoy Ö, Altun Kaya H. (2022).Başal Ö. (2015). Akademik Yazma. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara.
2. Çınkır Ş. (2020). Bilimsel Dergilere Makale Nasıl Yazılır. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Recommended Resources
1. Bilgili L. (2024). Akademik Yazım - Yeni Bir Perspektif. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara.
2. Çınkır Ş. (2021). Tez Nasıl Yazılır. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara.
3. Özer A. (2021). Araştırma Nasıl Tasarlanır ve Raporlaştırılır. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Know the characteristics of scientific writing and distinguish scientific writing from other types of writing.
- Defining parts of scientific writing and explaining the features
- To know ethics, rights and permissions in scientific writing
- To be able to examine academic articles and articles
- To be able to write a research design on a nursing-related topic.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Midterm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction of the course Types of academic writing | 1,2 |
| 2 | Introduction to the research process Selecting research questions Generating research hypotheses | 1,2 |
| 3 | Databases and search for literature | 1,2 |
| 4 | Sections of academic writings (creating a title, writing abstracts and keywords, introduction) | 1,2 |
| 5 | Parts of academic writings (purpose, problem statement, hypothesis) | 1,2 |
| 6 | Sections of academic writings (method section) | 1,2 |
| 7 | Public holiday | 1,2 |
| 8 | Mid term | Mid term |
| 9 | Sections of academic papers (findings, discussion, conclusion and recommendations) | 1,2 |
| 10 | Acknowledgements, References, Footnotes | 1,2 |
| 11 | Journal, Book, Conference, Publication Type Selection and Process Follow-up | 1,2 |
| 12 | Ethical rules in scientific writings | 1,2 |
| 13 | Presentation of projects | 1,2 |
| 14 | Presentation of projects | 1,2 |
| 15 | Course evaluation | Course evaluation |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |