Graduate Education Institute · Business Administration (English) · Master
ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Rıfgı Buğra BAĞCI
Instructors: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Rıfgı Buğra BAĞCI
Course Objective
This course is designed to enhance students’ proficiency in academic writing, focusing on structuring arguments, presenting evidence, and adhering to formal writing conventions.
Course Content
Students will explore the process of drafting, revising, and editing their academic work across different genres such as research papers, literature reviews, and reports.
Required Resources
Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2012). Academic Writing for Graduate Students. University of Michigan Press.
Recommended Resources
Academic journal articles (will be provided by the instructor)
Course Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency in the academic writing process, including planning, drafting, revising, and editing scholarly papers.
- Structure academic papers effectively by developing clear introductions, literature reviews, methodologies, discussions, and conclusions.
- Apply critical thinking to construct well-supported arguments and hypotheses, integrating relevant literature.
- Use appropriate academic style, tone, and citation methods while adhering to ethical writing practices and avoiding plagiarism.
- Critically review and revise academic work, improving clarity, coherence, and alignment with disciplinary writing conventions.
Core Area Distribution
(31) Social and Behavioural Science%50 (34) Business and Administration%50
Teaching Methods
ExpressionDiscussionExercise and Practice
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkPerformance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / Thesis
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Midterm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 3 | 15 | 45 |
| Practice | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Final | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Academic Writing | Related Unit |
| 2 | The Academic Writing Process | Related Unit |
| 3 | Structure of Academic Papers | Related Unit |
| 4 | Writing Effective Introductions | Related Unit |
| 5 | Literature Review | Related Unit |
| 6 | Developing Arguments/Hypotheses and Critical Thinking | Related Unit |
| 7 | Final Exam | Final Exam |
| 8 | Peer Review Workshop | Related Unit |
| 9 | Writing Methodology Sections | Related Unit |
| 10 | Writing the Discussion Section and Conclusion | Related Unit |
| 11 | Editing and Revising Techniques | Related Unit |
| 12 | Academic Style and Tone | Related Unit |
| 13 | Citation and Referencing | Related Unit |
| 14 | Avoiding Plagiarism and Ethical Writing | Related Unit |
| 15 | Writing Abstracts and Titles – Last Revising and Editing | Related Unit |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |